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The Difference Between Reading And Listening

admin — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Reading and listening have several differences even though both translate words into meaning. Listening requires close attention in order to understand and clearly hear the words. Concentration is also needed for reading but it can be done at different speeds. The text can be returned to over and over if more understanding is needed. When listening to someone else read or talk, the meaning of the words is determined by the speakers pace. This is one reason reading to children should be clear and at a pace where they can think about and understand the meaning.

Listening text isn’t organized or structured like writing text. The speakers reading style and vocal emphasis also determine how clearly the meaning is understood by the listener. The brain constructs the message differently for reading and listening. Listening causes the brain to immediately process the information because sounds don’t last long. This may cause the message not to be interpreted as quickly. More details are usually remembered when reading. Children can be taught to be active listeners, which can help them remember more details when listening. One way to do this is ask questions to make it easier to recall information about the main ideas.

Four Things To Ask Your Childs Reading Teacher

admin — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Research has proven that reading skills provide the foundation for learning and life. If these skills are not mastered, a child may quickly fall behind in school. So how can a parent be assured that their child is up to speed in their reading program? Here are four things to ask your child’s reading teacher:

1. What reading curriculum are you using?
Go a bit further and take a look at the reading books, explore what reading skills are stressed and find out
how the teacher implements the material.

2. What does my child’s reading score show?
Find out where your child compares and if he/she can actually read better than the test score; specifically
look for your child’s strengths and weaknesses.

3. How well does my child participate in class?
Ask if your child seems to enjoy classtime reading; if your child can work alone easily; and if he/she
actively joins group activities. (If a child actively participates, they are illustrating excitement
and confidence in their learning.)

4. In what ways can I develop their reading at home?
Reading will stretch far beyond the classroom with parent involvement. Ask the teacher for tips on
how to help your child develop the love of reading.

The Importance Of Family Reading Time

admin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Family reading time is a wonderful thing to do together for families of all ages. Reading together is a great way to spend quality time. When children are young and parents read to them, it piques their interest in reading. It is also fun to have the children make up stories regarding pictures in children’s books. As children get older, reading aloud to family members helps them to become stronger readers. Families who participate in family reading time have stronger bonds than those that don’t. Children who read during family reading time are proven to have higher grades in school. They also exhibit higher self-confidence than children who don’t have quality family time together. Family reading time can occur as little as once a week or more. Many familes make make games out of it. Individual families can decide if only one person reads aloud or if they take turns. Fun games can even be made up to help retain information that has been read. If time allows sometimes the individual family members can write and illustrate their own small stories to be read aloud. No matter the style chosen, family reading nights are a great way for families to connect!

Encouraging Reading in Your Family

admin — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

If your kids are spending too much time watching http://www.direct.tv TV and not enough time reading you’ve got to do something now before it’s too late. Encouraging your kids to read is one of the best investments you can make in their future and here’s how
Lead by example: Make sure your kids see you reading. It’s imperative you teach your kids that a love of reading is lifelong and that reading’s a great way to entertain yourself even as an adult. It will sink in, trust us.
Practice Vocab: Perhaps your kids aren’t reading because they’re not understanding the books you give them. Make sure you hand them things that are their reading level and spend some time helping them expand their vocabulary.
Read With Them: If you’re lucky enough to have kids the age they still like to spend time with you you’ve got to take advantage of it. Make sure they know reading’s a family activity and don’t forget how much joy they’re going to get out of bonding with you.

Does Reading 30 Minutes A Day Work

admin — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Reading is a skill that will take you far in life. You need to be a good reader if you are going to have any success in high school and college, and conversely, a lack of reading skills can make it difficult to learn any subject.
The only way to get better at reading is to practice. It is recommended that children should take time to read every day. For most kids this is not a problem, especially if they can choose what books to read. However, for anyone who struggles with reading, it can be a difficult. Having them sit and read doesn’t work well because their lack of reading skills my frustrate them and they may resist any attempts to get them to read.
Studies have shown that one on one reading for just 30 minutes a day can help these children gain two years of reading skills in as little as five months. For most students who struggle, this should get them to grade level. Since writing skills are linked to how much you read, their writing skills also improve significantly.
So, if your child is struggling with reading, schedule some one on one time with him.

My Child Can’t Read Yet, Is That Normal

admin — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Infomercials claim that your baby can start reading before they can even walk has led many preschool programs and parents to feel children are behind if they aren’t entering kindergarten reading novels. This type of pressure is not good for young children.

Your baby can’t read. Attempting to teach children to read before they are developmentally ready sets them up for failure down the road. It is possible for a child to memorize words on flash cards, signs, labels, etc. That does not mean they can read.

Children are born learning. Early literacy skills build the foundation for success at language, reading and writing later on. Children develop early literacy skills through an exposure to conversations, communication (both verbal and nonverbal), books, stories, song and print.

Allow children to hold, play with and turn the pages of books and magazines. Read to them frequently and encourage them to pretend to read to you. Talk about the pictures in books and ask questions as you read. Sing nursery rhymes and do finger plays. Point out words on signs and food labels. Exposing a child to literacy will give them the tools needed to be a solid reader when they are ready.

Using The Local Library As A Primary Reading Partner

admin — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The use of the library as a partner for helping develop the reading ability in children is a very disproportionately used resource. Schools benefit from using the local library even though they may have a school library because their offerings may be more limited than the larger community library. Also, schools have much more limited time resources and cannot serve the children during certain times and days.

The school can run a phonics program with the assistance of the local library that will give their students more access to reading material.

Home Schooler’s are able to use the library as a part of the classroom experience. The reading programs and resources could be part of their learning process, therefore allowing them to benefit from a partnership.

The Community Library has programs that would help to enhance the abilities in readers by supplementing the lesson plans that are issued by classroom teachers or home school teachers.

At the beginning of the school year, it is a good idea for the local school district to notify the local library of the various chapters, subjects, and lesson plans that they will be following. The library can then line up some of their already set programs to match the schools curriculum.

5 Books That Every Child Should Read

admin — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Children begin learning from the moment they are born. Reading to babies and young children helps to build the skills needed for language, reading and writing later on. Fill your child’s home library with a variety of books to enjoy together. Allow them to explore the books in their own way and decide on their favorites.

!! Here are five top books that every child should be read and have on their bookshelf.

!! Pat the Bunny by Dorothy Kunhardt

This book engages the senses by incorporating things for children to touch. They will delight in feeling the soft or rough textures on the pages.

!! Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown

Your child will ask for this classic to be read over and over at bedtime!

!! The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

Beautiful illustrations that are both simple and colorful will keep your child’s interest.

!! We’re Going on a Bear Hunt By Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury

This book is just fun and exciting! Read it in an animated way. Make up movements together.

!! Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? By Dr. Seuss

Dr. Seuss books are filled with rhymes and silliness that keep children engaged.