Before a child learns to read, he/she has to understand many other concepts, such
as:
- Book handling skills & print concepts (turn the pages one at a time, print
carries meaning, etc.)
- Reading is a way to gain knowledge. Children will be motivated to read if they have many pleasurable experiences
with books as infants, toddlers, and pre- schoolers
- Letters have names and sounds and those sounds can be manipulated
and rearranged to spell words
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| Flannel Board Props Promote Story Retelling |
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| Individual Reading Time |
All of these (and more) PRE-reading skills are incorporated into the Cornerstone Curriculum.
Feel free to speak with Judy for more information or if you want to know how you can help your child at home.
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Looking at and talking about the pictures in a book or retelling the plot with flannel
board pieces, puppets or props promotes a deeper understanding of and connection to the story. It also promotes
oral language and vocabulary development.
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