Parent Information


Preparing for Kindergarten Reading
Preparing for kindergarten reading is one of the most important steps that you can take to make certain your child is ready when he or she enters school. There are many skills that your child will need to master in order to be successful in his or her education, and reading is first and foremost. Helping your child prepare for kindergarten reading should begin when he or she is still in the womb. Research has shown that the best way to prepa...




Reading Help
Many kids have a difficult time learning how to read. For parents it can be difficult to know when to wait and see if their children pick it up and when to intervene and get them some help. It can be difficult for both children and parents alike when a child is struggling in school. Taking some time to learn about your options when it comes to helping your child can make it less stressful.
One thing to do if you believe that your child is...




Phonics games and kids
Phonics games are great for exciting children about learning in addition to improving their ability to follow directions. Computer software phonics games have also been shown to improve children’s hand and eye coordination and give them an enhanced level of confidence. When selecting a phonics game for your child there will be a few things that you will want to take into consideration.
One of the most important things to look for in phonics...




Basic Phonics Rules
These rules are needed for sounding out words while you are reading or changing the sounds you hear into a spelled out word. Most schools will teach the basic phonics rules as part of their reading curriculum. Some of the most commonly taught basic phonics rules are listed below.
One thing to remember when learning phonics is that vowels can have both short and long sounds. When a vowel is followed by a consonant it will usually have a s...










