Boys and Books

 

 The statistics are consistent: Young male readers lag behind their female counterparts in literacy skills. This article looks the reasons why and suggests solutions — including the need for more men to become role models for reading. 

http://www.readingrockets.org/article/23978/

The Five Essential Components of Reading

Scientific research shows that there are five essential components of reading that children must be taught in order to learn to read. Adults can help their children develop these 5 “big ideas” of reading. Be sure to check out this excellent article written on this important topic.

The Five Essential Components of Reading:

http://www.rif.org/us/literacy-resources/articles/the-five-essential-components-of-reading.htm

Reading Aloud to Your Child

I love when I am snuggled on the couch reading out loud to my 2 boys. The conversations that follow, the smiles, and the laughs make memories that will last forever. We have our favorite books that we read over and over, our favorite series, and then new books that we have discovered at the library. My personal mission is that both of my boys love to read! I found this great article about the gift we give our children when we spend time reading to them! 

http://www.rif.org/us/literacy-resources/articles/reading-aloud-to-your-child.htm

Reading Aloud to Your Child: The Loving, Personal Gift

Print Awareness During Read Alouds

This great article outlines how to develop print awareness at home while reading with your child!! 

Concepts of print or print awareness are absolutely critical for a developing reader. Parents can help their child develop concepts of print by asking specific questions before, during, and after a read aloud.  A conversation about the read aloud builds critical vocabulary and helps comprehension. 

http://www.readingrockets.org/article/3400/

7 Comprehension Strategies

What are 7 reading comprehension strategies?
http://www.choiceliteracy.com/public/144.cfm
 

This year in kindergarten, your child will learn both decoding and comprehension strategies. Decoding strategies are tools your child can use to help him/her figure out a word. Comprehension strategies are tools to help your child monitor their understanding of what they are reading.  Comprehension strategies are also helpful tools that parents can use at home to maximize the comprehension of stories read. Please check out the link above. It outlines what the 7 comprehension strategies are.

Building a rich literacy environment

A great tool with ideas of how to add literacy into every aspect of your home!

Check this link out!

http://www.scholastic.com/familymatters/read/all/housetour/