Jewish Commuity Center Metropolitan Detroit

Dear Parents: Research in-
dicates that children learn
about reading before they enter
the classroom door for the first
time. Here are some sugges-
tions in introducing reading to
your son:
• Start by reading short sto-
ries to your child. It is essen-
Dear Interested Mom:
tial that reading is an enjoyable
There are certain physical
experience.
skills which most kindergarten
• Point to everyday informa-
teachers expect students to
tional writing (stop signs), and
possess. For instance, walking,
other written signs around the
running, and climbing are
neighborhood. Discuss the
some of the large muscle skills
letters and what they mean.
you can observe and develop
• Whether it is a sign or a
with your child.
book, use your finger under
In addition, skills requiring
-the line of print to go from
eye-hand coordination, as in
right to left. This will help
using a crayon or scissors, are
your son gain an understand-
examples of fine motor skills.
ing of certain conventions of
Moreover, it is also assumed
reading.
that children have acquired
• Vocabulary enrichment for
both auditory and visual dis-
your son can come from the dif-
crimination of the world
ferent reading selections you as
around them.
a parent read to him.
Such skills will help them
• Provide a varied
determine the fol-
reading experience.
lowing concepts:
34.6
percent
Information
same and differ-
about hobbies
ent, the names of
of
schools
don't
(constructing a
colors, and shapes
toy), value laden
and sizes. Mean-
have enough stories (a fable), or
ingful play with
even reading the
your child will
power for new comics will pro-
present you the
vide many dis-
opportunity to in-
techno lo gy. tinct kinds of reading
troduce, observe,
experiences.
and develop many
Write short notes to your
of these skills.
child as he becomes more fa-
miliar with reading in school,
Dear Dr. Ryan: Our son
and encourage short notes
will be entering kinder-
from him.
garten next year. We want
• Finally, remember it is im-
him to learn about reading
portant to make the initial ex-
as soon as possible. What
periences about reading as
should we be doing at
enjoyable and supportive as
home, as parents, to help
possible. A positive initial atti-
him become a good reader
tude can build a life long read-
in the future.
er - a life longer learner.
- Inquiring Parents

physical skills I can watch
and help bring along with
my child. Which kinds of
physical activities should I
have him do to prepare for
kindergarten?
Interested Mom

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