Tag Archives: Concepts of print
Today I am describing basic reading mechanics, as you teach your budding reader. I hope this is helpful! This is a little different than what I have been sharing with you, but it’s still early in the academic year and may be what you are looking for. Emerging readers begin in a print awareness stage. Littles recognize that thought can be written, they look at print- the letters, spaces between words, how to handle books and recognize what a word…..
First, a brief historical perspective. Best ways to teach reading to children (and adults) have been debated for over a hundred years. Cracking the code continues to be studied and discussed. I learned to read with Dick and Jane. Technology has vastly improved learning opportunities, but I do not believe in learning to read on a screen. I believe there is no one perfect method, or pedagogy, no one program that teaches everyone to read. Reading programs come and go, skills…..