by Heather Ross | Apr 7, 2016 | Reading Fundamentals, Teaching Tips
Blending sounds to make words is a learning process. The first step for blending 3 letter Short Vowel words is to have your child break the word into 2 parts. For example the word, “Pig” will should be broken into the sounds: “P” and “ig.” With practice and over time...
by Heather Ross | Apr 7, 2016 | Teaching Tips
The Alphabet is the names of the letters that make up words. Children need to be able to identify and name the Uppercase and Lowercase letters in text before they learn the sounds that the letters make. The Traditional Alphabet song at a normal speed is quite fast for...
by Heather Ross | Apr 7, 2016 | Reading Fundamentals, Teaching Tips
Here are some ideas of fun activities you can use to practice Letters, Letter Sounds, Sight Words, and Phonics? Memory Game Alphabet: Flash cards with Uppercase and Lowercase letters. Turn all Flashcards face down. Then, Parent and Child take turns turning 4-6...
by Heather Ross | Apr 7, 2016 | Reading Fundamentals, Teaching Tips
The 10 First Steps to Teaching a Child to Read: Letter Identification: Can identify the Uppercase and Lowercase letters of the Alphabet Letter Sounds: Knows the sounds of the Letters Sight Words: Memorizes the most common words in the English Language Letter Blending...
by Heather Ross | Apr 7, 2016 | Teaching Tips
One of my sons also has ADHD (hyperactivity and attention combined). I know how hard it is to get him to sit still. With this son it takes extra patience and more reminders than my other son. From my experiences with my son some things I learned are: 1. Keep my...
by Heather Ross | Apr 7, 2016 | Child Motivation & Development, Teaching Tips
Hi, My advice for you would be to come up with a Reading Reward system for you and your child. For example, if your child is putting in full effort he/she will get 3 points, medium effort 2 points, having a hard time concentrating 1 point per page. Each point can be...
by Heather Ross | Apr 7, 2016 | Teaching Tips
I do think it is important to read to babies. Reading demonstrates language, vocabulary, and expression. You can read familiar songs, nursery rhymes, short stories, or beggining word books. You can read books with sensory pictures as well.
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...
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...
by Heather Ross | Apr 7, 2016 | Teaching Tips
There are different types of questions you can ask your child to make a more effective reading aloud experience. Reading Aloud Questions: Comprehension Questions: Questions that check that your child is understanding the story. There is only one correct answer to...
by Heather Ross | Apr 7, 2016 | Reading Fundamentals, Teaching Tips
I think reading to your child is important and that there is no need to stop reading to your child if your child enjoys hearing stories. Reading aloud models correct reading techniques and models how to read with expression. When you do read aloud to your child you...
by Heather Ross | Apr 7, 2016 | Teaching Tips
Some tips for Blending/Beginning Reading: Use the 2 Letter Blends from the 2 Letter Blend Flashcards for 2 Letter Blend to use in these examples 1. Get a Magnetic white board and Magnetic Letters: Show each letter far apart and have you child read them Left to Right....
