Resources about early literacy Archive

Put Reading First: Helping Your Child Learn to Read (Preschool to Grade Three)

This eight-page document, written for parents of children from pre-school through grade three, provides an explanation of the five components of reading: 1) phonemic awareness, 2) phonics, 3) vocabulary, 4) fluency, and 5) comprehension and shares information on what parents can do to understand and support their children's reading, both in school and at home.

Filed under Early Childhood and tagged with early literacy reading on August 19, 2010 #

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Kindergarten in Kansas: A Booklet for Families of Children Ages 4 to 6 Years

Congratulations! Your child will soon be old enough to enter kindergarten! This booklet will help ease the process as you move into the role or trusting, involved partner of your child’s kindergarten teacher. Designed to provide you information on what you need to know and what you can expect as the first day of school approaches, we hope it is just what you’re looking for! If we can be of further assistance please don’t hesitate to contact us!

Filed under Parents Schools Early Childhood and tagged with kindergarten kindergarten transition early literacy Order from KPIRC on August 19, 2010 #

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Center for Early Literacy Learning: Practice Guides with Adaptations

These guides make it easier for young children with disabilities to participate in early literacy learning activities. Written for both parents and practitioners, the practice guides describe everyday home, community, and childcare learning opportunities that encourage early literacy learning.

Filed under Parents Early Childhood and tagged with early literacy on August 12, 2010 #

Cognitive Development: Thinking to Learn (A Booklet for Kansas Families)

A child’s early development builds a foundation for later learning. The purpose of this booklet is to introduce families to some of the skills, called developmental milestones, that children develop and the order in which they happen. A sampling of ideas to help develop these skills is found in the following pages. Children develop differently, even in the same family. Two children, side by side, will not necessarily have the same skills at the same time. This booklet has been compiled to provide information on thinking, reasoning, and learning skills, or cognitive development, in young children and is intended for use by Kansas families. This booklet weaves a common thread of understanding related to what cognitive development looks like in early childhood. Suggested Use of This Document • As a starting point for conversations about the development of children. • As a guide for families to help support their child’s development through suggested activities. If you have concerns about the progress of your child, you might talk with your child’s doctor, local health department, teacher, or you may request a free screening by contacting the following agencies: For children birth to three years old, contact: Kansas Department of Health, Infant Toddler Services (800) 332-6262 For children over three years old, contact: Kansas State Department of Education (800) 203-9462 Let us know if we can be of further help! Sincerely, Kansas Parent Information Resource Center (KPIRC) 866-711-6711

Filed under Parents Early Childhood and tagged with Early Learning Document early literacy cognitive ELG on July 02, 2010 #

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Reading Tip Sheets for Parents

Reading, and a love for reading, begins at home. Our one-page Reading Tip Sheets offer easy ways for parents to help kids become successful readers. Although we've divided these tips by age, many of them can be used with children at various ages and stages — we encourage you to choose the ones that work best for your child. Tip sheets for parents of children in Preschool through Third Grade are available in eleven languages!

Filed under Parents Early Childhood Espanol and tagged with early literacy fluency phonemic awareness phonics literacy reading on January 15, 2010 #

Our Book by Us!

Download this book and use it with your child to create a wonderful masterpiece! This book was created to give every adult and child a fun way to spend time together, even if you only have five minutes a day.

Filed under Parents Early Childhood and tagged with reading writing early literacy literacy on January 14, 2010 #

American Academy of Pediatrics: Literacy Toolkit, Sharing Books Tip Sheets

Families discuss the important matters that take place in a doctor's office including vaccines, sleep issues, speech development, and so many other topics that are essential to a child's development.

Filed under Parents Early Childhood and tagged with literacy reading early literacy on January 14, 2010 #

Reading Skills Pyramid

The Reading Skills Pyramid visually depicts the patterns of concept acquisition that children follow in becoming successful readers up through third grade. We recommend a high level of parent involvement in this process by providing high quality educational materials, establishing a pattern of daily reading, creating a rich language environment, and discussing your child's progress with teachers and following up on their recommendations. While most children follow the same sequence of acquiring literacy skills, they do so at their own pace. All children are different: if you have questions or concerns about your child's progress in reading, contact his or her teacher.

Filed under Parents Schools Early Childhood and tagged with reading early literacy literacy phonemic awareness phonics on January 14, 2010 #

Parent Connect

This first issue of Parent Connect focuses on getting your children ready to go Back to School! Whether you are sad to see summer end or are ready for school to get started, this issue offers some ideas to help you transition into the 2009-10 school year and keep it running smoothly. We also begin with reminding you of the value of family engagement. If you weren’t aware of how important your participation in your child’s learning is, you will be, after reading this article! As always, please contact us if you desire more information on family involvement in education. Please visit our new website at www.kpirc.org for more information or resources. We hope you enjoy the Parent Connect! Table of Contents: A Note from the Director Page 1 Ready, Set, Back to School Page 2 Parent Involvement is Important Page 3 10 Questions to Ask Your Child About His/Her Day at School Page 4 “Positive Word” Search Page 4

Filed under Parents Schools Early Childhood and tagged with early literacy back to school newsletter on August 27, 2009 #

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Tips for Reading with Your Children

Tips on literacy from the Minnesota Humanities Commission.

Filed under Parents Early Childhood and tagged with early literacy literacy reading on July 29, 2009 #

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