"The accumulated research over nearly 100 years has been that a code emphasis (approach) leads to better results in word recognition and in comprehension." (Chall 1997)
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Saturday, June 2, 2012
SUMMER IS HERE!! RELAX, READ, REPEAT
PREVENT THE SUMMER SLUMP
Research shows that children who don’t maintain reading skills over the summer are likely to start the upcoming school year at a disadvantage. Here are our top tips to prevent the summer slump:
* Integrate reading adventures into your daily routine.
* Explore your local library. * Bring learning tools with you on the road.
* Find educational activities you and your child can do together indoors and outdoors.
* Look for books and programs that feature your child’s favorite characters.
Research shows that children who don’t maintain reading skills over the summer are likely to start the upcoming school year at a disadvantage. Here are our top tips to prevent the summer slump:
* Integrate reading adventures into your daily routine.
* Explore your local library. * Bring learning tools with you on the road.
* Find educational activities you and your child can do together indoors and outdoors.
* Look for books and programs that feature your child’s favorite characters.
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