Fun with Words for Parents and Children

Reading is essential to school success.

Start now to help your childget ready to read.

Learning to read begins before children start

school.

Why is it important for children to get ready to read before they start

school?

Children who start kindergarten with good pre-reading skills have an

advantage.

They are ready to learn to read.

Why are parents so important in helping their

children get readyto read?

You are your child’s first teacher.

You know your child best.

Children learn best by doing, and they love doing things with you.

Why is learning new words so important in getting ready to read?

Children need to know the meaning of words to understand what they read.

Five simple practices help children learn new vocabulary and get ready to read.

Help your child learn new words with simple

activities every day.

Every child is unique.

The five practices provide fun learning experiences for children of different

ages and interests.

Use the language you know best to help your child get ready to read.

Talking to learn new words.

Children learn new words by labeling objects, events,

and feelings.

Talking to learn new words.

Have conversations.Ask your child questions.Talk during daily routines.

Talking and telling stories to learn new words.

“Tell me about when I was little, what I liked to do.”

Children learn words when you:• Read and discuss wordless picture books. • Tell family stories.

Many chances to talk.

“Remember your last birthday party? Let’s talk about it. Who was there? What was your favorite food?

What games did we play?”

Children learn words through everyday

interactions with you.

Singing to learn words.

Let’s sing “Everything Has a Shape.” Think about the words that might be new to your child.

“Everything has a shape,Pencils, pretzels and plates.

Sneakers and skates and Superman’s cape,Rivers and lakes and tiny snow flakes,

Everything has a shape, everything has a shape.”

Children learn words through everyday

interactions with you.

Reading to learn new words.

Rule of three times: Read a book 3 times to learn new vocabulary. Repetition helps children remember what new words mean.

Reading to learn new words.

Read:• Predictable Books• Information Books

Writing to learn new words.

Writing is a great way to make children conscious of words and to help them increase their vocabulary.

Playing to learn new words.

Children love to “play with words” in poems, jokes, and riddles.

“Why do you have to go to bed?

Because the bed won’t come to you!”

Playing to learn new words.

Play “I Spy.”

I spy with my little eye something that starts with “P.” (pizza)

I spy with my little eye something that rhymes with “ate.” (plate)

I spy with my little eye something shaped like a triangle and topped with a green pepper. (slice of pizza)

Playing word games is a way to become word conscious and increase vocabulary.

Your home can be a learning center to help

your child get readyto read.

Make your home a learning zone!

Your library helps children get ready to read.

Talking and reading:

We have books for you to take homeand read together.

Singing:

We have music to borrow.

Writing:

We have places where you can write.

Playing:

We have places to play and learn.

We have programs for all ages.

Join us for more fun workshops!

• Fun for Parents and Children• Fun with Letters• Fun with Science and Math

• How to get a library card• How to find us online• How to contact us for more information

Thank you for coming today!We invite you to play our

Cruise into Kindergarten Online Game with your child!

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