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5 Core Components of Reading - Comprehension
We are wrapping up the 5 Core Components of Literacy this week with the final component, arguably the most important component, comprehension!
The end goal of reading is obviously…
Reading Comprehension
So how do we make sure that students are able to effectively comprehend what they read?
Learning to Read is Like Playing Jenga
When we think of Reading Intervention, we often refer to the Jenga Tower. This stems from the game Jenga where players take turns strategically pulling blocks out of a tower. Each block is then placed on top of the tower, creating a progressively taller and more unstable structure.
5 Things to Keep In Mind as You Read to Your Little Ones
Bed time stories can be such a treasured part of the family routine for young children. The ability to listen to stories and imagine and learn new words is truly magical. However, sometimes as parents, we may find ourselves going through the motions and missing out on some of the deeper level connections and meaning we could begin modeling for our children.
Here are a few strategies and things you can be thinking about as you are reading with your child. Keep in mind, you don't have to be presenting ALL of the strategies EVERY time you read. Pick and choose so it doesn't feel like it has become a school lesson :)
Important Foundations for Successful Reading & Writing: Phonological Awareness
We wanted to dive into some of the core components of literacy (reading and writing) in order to help you, as parents, continue to support your children in developing solid literacy foundations at home. We know there is a lot of jargon surrounding the field of education so we want to try and break that down for you.