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Reading Readiness

1.Children must understand books

Being able to turn a page

Holding a book properly

Realizing that the printed word is conveying a

message

Comprehends what is read with the pictures

Enjoys having stories read and re-read to him/her

2. SHAPES
AND
LETTERS

3. Understanding words:

Recognize their name


Recognize familiar TV and/or popular

story names (i.e. Sponge Bob, Mickey


Mouse, etc.)
Recognizes letters that start with the

same letter as their name

4. Understanding the meaning of a story:


Relating their own experience to the story
Uses his/her own experiences to TV

shows, movies can relate by stating,


Yes, I had fun at my birthday party, too!

5. Grammar Rules:
Understand the meaning of grammar
Children learn to read when they are ready!

We cant push them into it! Each child


progresses at his or her own pace, according
to their maturity level.
Nevertheless, the readiness skills addressed

in this article are vital to a successful prereading process.

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