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My child does not know all his/her Letter Sounds. Can my child move to the blending step yet?

My child does not know all his/her Letter Sounds. Can my child move to the blending step yet?

by Heather Ross | Apr 7, 2016 | Learning Disabilities

I strongly believe that the Letter Sounds are the most important step of learning to read. If a child does not fluently know his/her letter sounds, he/she cannot sound out or blend sounds. Keep practicing with your child. Here are some ideas for you to further help...

My daughter can read and she does not know Phonics. Should I teach her Phonics?

My child does not know all his/her Letter Sounds. Can my child move to the blending step yet?

My toddler does not sit still and does not listen to stories. I don’t think he enjoys reading. Should I bother reading to him?

by Heather Ross | Apr 7, 2016 | Learning Disabilities, Teaching Tips

Yes, I recommend to read to your child no matter what. Hearing language, expression, and fluency is valuable even if your child is not sitting and watching you. You can also try to read to your toddler during meal times while he/she is eating and already sitting. You...
Help! My daughter does not enjoy learning the Alphabet and can’t seem to remember the letters. Any ideas?

Help! My daughter does not enjoy learning the Alphabet and can’t seem to remember the letters. Any ideas?

by Heather Ross | Apr 7, 2016 | Learning Disabilities, Teaching Tips

Learning the Alphabet Try breaking the Alppabet into parts. Do 4-5 Letters at a time during a lesson. Then incorporate other fun ways to reinforce Letter Learning. Fun Ideas: 1. Alphabet videos online videos on www.FirstStepReading.com 2. Bath crayons and write the...
Is the Curriculum appropriate for English as a Second Language Learners?

Is the Curriculum appropriate for English as a Second Language Learners?

by Heather Ross | Apr 6, 2016 | Learning Disabilities

This curriculum is meant for any student who is looking for a pre-reader to beginning reader learning program. This program guides the student through the basic steps of learning to read English. The program begins with the English Alphabet, Letter Sounds, and...

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