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2. Kindergarten readiness - Wikipedia

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   Reading is an important skill, as reading ability during primary school predicts academic achievement and later success. [1] Therefore, particular emphasis is usually placed upon the development of literacy skills for preschool and kindergarten students to prepare them for the future. Children are not expected to read upon entering kindergarten.

3. Reading to Children: Why It’s So Important and How to Start

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   Bonding. Reading provides a wonderful opportunity for you and your child to connect. It’s a nice way to spend time together and slow down during an otherwise hectic day. Research from 2008 ...

4. Balanced literacy - Wikipedia

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   Balanced literacy. Balanced literacy is a theory of teaching reading and writing the English language that arose in the 1990s and has a variety of interpretations. For some, balanced literacy strikes a balance between whole language and phonics and puts an end to the so called reading wars. Others say balanced literacy, in practice, usually ...

5. Can You Teach Your Toddler to Read? - Healthline

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   1. Read together. Even the youngest kids can benefit from having books read to them by their caregivers. When reading is part of the daily routine, children pick up more quickly on other building ...

6. To Start or Not to Start: What’s the Right Age for Kindergarten?

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   Most states have a compulsory attendance age of either 5 or 6 — and most kindergartners are 5 when they begin the school year and turn 6 sometime during the next 12 months. Starting on time is ...

7. What Is Dyslexia? What Causes It? - WebMD

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   One of the best ways to get started is to support your child's reading. Read with them. Listen to audio books and have your child read along. Make sure they spend time reading alone, both quietly ...