course hero pysc 210 what allows children to master the ability to read
by Katelynn Hegmann
Published 2 years ago
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Communication
Learning to make sounds and verbally communicate is one of the earliest stages of developing literacy. Children learn to speak before they learn to read, but before they can even talk they babble and mimic noises they hear. Talking to your child, even when they are just an infant and can’t talk back yet, helps them learn to listen and process sound...
Once children start learning how to control the sounds they make, they start to attach meaning to words. This is important for reading still even at the verbal level because it allows children to start learning new words and expanding their vocabulary. Knowing a lot of words and what they mean before being introduced to printed material is helpful, because then the child doesn’t have to lear…
One of the most important things adults should understand about child development is that children learn more from playing rather than a strictly regimented learning environment. Children can learn new words from playing with other children, playing computer games, watching movies, and so much more. Laboring over flashcards isn’t the only or even the best way for children to le…
Reading to or with your child is one of the best ways to support growing their literacy skills. Make reading time a fun tradition by building it into your bedtime routine. Although screens can be helpful for learning, eliminating them at bedtime and switching to printed books helps children calm down and sleep better through the night, and keeps them engaged with print. Reading alon…
Just as adult learners are advised to hand write notes for better memorization instead of typing, writing helps new readers better learn how to recognize letters and words. Children usually learn handwriting, spelling, and the fundamentals of reading around the same time in school because they are complementary skills. Practicing handwriting, creative writing activities, and even simpl…
Children learn how to read in many ways, not all of which are through practicing at school or through doing homework. Encourage your child to read by using the healthy methods of learning above, as these really can boost your child’s literacy skills. They are easy to implement and your child will not feel overwhelmed by using these fun and engaging methods to master the ability t…