Children in the early reading and writing stage are usually between 3 and 4 years of age, but this is a very general guideline because all children develop at their own pace. Here are some strategies to support phonological and phonemic awareness with early readers and writers: Rhyming Activities: Rhyming games and activities help… Read more »
Month: October 2023
How to Develop Phonological and Phonemic Awareness During Emergent Literacy
During the emergent literacy stage our earliest developing readers and writers, typically aged birth to two years, are just beginning to understand and manipulate the sounds and structures of language. Even though children in this stage are not yet explicitly aware of phonemes and phonological concepts, there are strategies that promote language development that also… Read more »
How Early is Too Early to Think About Dyslexia?
October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month. Dyslexia is a neurological condition that affects language processing, particularly reading and writing skills. All children are unique, develop literacy skills at their own pace, and can fall into a wide continuum of typical development. Even so, there are signs of possible dyslexia that are important to be aware… Read more »
The Write Start: Developing Writing Skills from Birth
High Five skill # 5, early writing, doesn’t begin when children can hold writing/drawing instruments. It begins in infancy as we work to develop the precursory skills children need to engage in writing activities. Writing engages the brain in unique ways that support memory and meaning making that can’t be duplicated by using technology. Research… Read more »