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Early Intervention in Reading Instruction

Children learn reading readiness skills, also known as phonological awareness, in preschool and kindergarten. This begins with simple exposure to written language. For example, having "circle time" where the teacher reads a story and asks comprehension questions. Children are also taught the alphabet and the corresponding letter sounds. These skills make decoding possible. Learning to read can be a daunting task, especially for children who have not previously been exposed to written language. Therefore, you can provide early interventions for reading at home to help your child's academics.

Things You'll Need

  • Flashcards
  • Story books
  • Board games
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Instructions

  1. Reading Interventions

    • 1
      "A" is for apple.

      Review letter sounds and recognition with flashcards. One side of the card has a picture, while the other side has the corresponding beginning letter. For example, "A" is for apple. As your child becomes familiar with identifying the letters, add a challenge by having him say the sounds instead of the actual letters. For example, saying /a/ instead of "A."

    • 2
      Teach common words.

      Incorporate basic sight words into the flashcards (i.e. "in," "to," and "cat"). Use the Dolch list of words for kindergarten to make the cards. The Dolch list is a list of commonly used "service words" found in books, magazines, newspapers, etc.

    • 3
      Play word games.

      Integrate reading practice into games. Many board games including phonological skills. For example, Monopoly Junior involves reading the Chance cards, while Boggle Jr. instructs players to create words out of presented letters. Any game that incorporates reading or letter identification is an effective reading intervention.

    • 4
      Read together everyday.

      Read with your child. This is one of the most effective interventions to develop and strengthen reading skills. Make a daily plan to interactively read with your child. As you read, ask questions about the story. Exposure to literature enhances vocabulary.

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