Early Readers

As a child progresses from the emergent stage of reading to the early stage, the child:  

• May still rely on pictures to gather information about the story’s meaning.
• Does not need to point to words unless a problem is encountered.
• Is developing a larger sight word vocabulary. 
• Begins to notice errors and attempts to correct them.
• Is beginning to use more than one reading strategy.
• Begins to attend to punctuation and use expression while reading. 

How can I help my early reader?

• Continue to read aloud to your child every day!
• Discuss the pictures and the story.
• Listen to your child read books that they can read successfully.
• Encourage your child to read with expression.