Tag: teach to read
Stop teaching children to read too early
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A few days ago, I saw an advertisement promoting a program guaranteeing to teach toddlers as young as two years old to read. Then, just this morning, I overheard a parent discussing letter sounds with their young toddler, and had another parent inquire about the right time to begin reading…
Reading assessments matter
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Assessments are the backbone of excellent reading instruction, not because we want children to be good test-takers, but because we want to meet them right where they are in their reading development. 1. Assessments pinpoint reading development We teach our children well by knowing them well. You already know your…