The second myth that parents have about teaching their pre-schoolers when to read is that they believe their child with tell THEM when they are ready! I will tell you right now, do NOT wait for this to happen. Your child does NOT know that they are ready. Unless they have older siblings who are reading, they may tell you they want to learn how to read to. But, still quite unlikely.
YOU have to be the one to start them. I have three neighbors now who have children that will not go to school this coming fall - 2011, but will be going in 2012 and their children are reading in the blending book now and loving it! My own 3-year old grandson should be starting this week, if we get with it! Two-year olds are great at learning the alphabet.
The main thing I'm seeing is that children are MUCH more willing and excited about learning to read when they are young (before school and home with mom or dad), and as I said in Myth #1, they absolutely can with the See abc's reading program. I could not tell you that as confidently with any other program, but I've seen it time and time again with this program.
So, if you have children ages 2 or older, think seriously about getting them started because it so much fun for you as a parent!
Doreese
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Preschoolers and Reading ~ Myth #1
Hi,
I want to address a couple of myths that I keep running across with parents of preschoolers in regards to teaching them how to read before Kindergarten. There are two main myths. Today, I will be discussing myth #1. Next week I will cover myth #2.
Myth #1:
Some parents are afraid that if they teach their children any more than the alphabet letter names and sounds that their child will be bored when they go to Kindergarten. This is ABSOLUTELY wrong! The more your child knows before school, the better! I've seen it happen many times. Let's look at the top 5 reasons why:
5. Children are interested and excited to learn at a very young age and want to spend time with you. (They are usually more willing to spend time with you at a young age; before they reach the stubborn stage.)
4. Because with See abc's, they can! Unless they have a learning disability, they can easily complete this entire program before school. (But don't worry if they are still working on it during Kindergarten. It will still greatly benefit them!)
3. They will enter school with high self-esteem because they already know how to read, which makes them feel so smart! Important: Make sure you tell your child's teacher about your child's abilities so that he/she can keep your child challenged, but not over-whelmed.
2. Reading before school greatly reduces the risk that they will not catch on quickly at school, therefore falling behind. This can create low self-esteem, which is very hard to gain back.
1. And the number 1 reason? Most importantly, so that parents can be the ones to give their children the greatest educational gift of all - reading!!! The gift upon which all other education hinges. There is such a joy and excitement for both parents and children that comes from unveiling the magic of the written word.
Doreese
I want to address a couple of myths that I keep running across with parents of preschoolers in regards to teaching them how to read before Kindergarten. There are two main myths. Today, I will be discussing myth #1. Next week I will cover myth #2.
Myth #1:
Some parents are afraid that if they teach their children any more than the alphabet letter names and sounds that their child will be bored when they go to Kindergarten. This is ABSOLUTELY wrong! The more your child knows before school, the better! I've seen it happen many times. Let's look at the top 5 reasons why:
5. Children are interested and excited to learn at a very young age and want to spend time with you. (They are usually more willing to spend time with you at a young age; before they reach the stubborn stage.)
4. Because with See abc's, they can! Unless they have a learning disability, they can easily complete this entire program before school. (But don't worry if they are still working on it during Kindergarten. It will still greatly benefit them!)
3. They will enter school with high self-esteem because they already know how to read, which makes them feel so smart! Important: Make sure you tell your child's teacher about your child's abilities so that he/she can keep your child challenged, but not over-whelmed.
2. Reading before school greatly reduces the risk that they will not catch on quickly at school, therefore falling behind. This can create low self-esteem, which is very hard to gain back.
1. And the number 1 reason? Most importantly, so that parents can be the ones to give their children the greatest educational gift of all - reading!!! The gift upon which all other education hinges. There is such a joy and excitement for both parents and children that comes from unveiling the magic of the written word.
Doreese
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