3. 1. Letter recognition
- By the end of kindergarten, children should be able to
recognize and name most uppercase and lowercase letters.
2. Phonemic awareness:
- Children should be able to identify and manipulate
individual sounds (phonemes) in words, such as recognizing
rhyming words and blending sounds together.
4. 3. Sight word recognition
- Children should be able to recognize and read
common sight words, such as "the," "and," and "is."
4. Decoding skills
- Children should begin to understand how letters
represent sounds and be able to sound out simple words
phonetically.
5. 5. Comprehension
Children should be able to understand and
retell simple stories and answer basic questions
about what they have read.
6. Read Aloud regularly
Provide access to books
Practice Phonics
Focus on sight words
Encourage discussion
RECOMMENDATIONS
7. 1. Read aloud regularly
- Reading aloud to children helps build vocabulary,
comprehension, and a love for reading. Encourage
children to ask questions and make connections to the
story.
2. Provide access to books
- Surround children with a variety of books at home and in the
classroom to spark their interest and motivation to read.
8. 3. Practice phonics
- Engage children in activities that focus on letter-
sound correspondence, blending sounds together, and
decoding words.
4. Focus on sight words
- Introduce and practice high-frequency sight
words to improve fluency and reading speed.
9. 5. Incourage discussions
- Ask children open-ended questions about
the stories they read to build comprehension
skills and critical thinking.
