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Components of Learning to Read: Phonemes, Phonics, and Vocab… Oh My!
The blog defines and discusses the five components of reading and literacy instruction which include: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary development, reading fluency, and reading comprehension.
Afterschool Programming, Enrichment, and Student Success
High quality afterschool programs can help students become better learners, readers, and creators.
The Strong Correlation Between a Toddler’s Vocabulary and Kindergarten Success
Hit the ground crawling. Psych Central's article Strong Vocabulary at Two Linked to Kindergarten Success by Traci Pedersen discusses the strong correlation of oral language and academic success. A recent study conducted by researchers from Pennsylvania...
Reading and Rambling: How to Read Outside the Box
So now that my child is reading ‘inside the box’ how can I get him to explore? Reading Rainbow contributor Jenni Buchanan discusses how to help your student or child read a variety of books, authors, and literary styles. Her recent article, Read Outside the Box, helps...
Bring Books to Life with Interactive Reading
Research suggests you can increase your child’s IQ by six points or more by applying interactive reading techniques during storytime. Wow! Not only can this reading approach help your child become a bit brainier, but by making the readings interactive you are bringing...
Rhythm, Memory, and Learning
We are often asked while setting up for a program, “Why the guy with the bass?” Boost Memory and Learning with Music, an article by Cheri Lucas, discusses the importance of music in the learning process. Time and time again, music has proven to enhance a person's...
Scholastic 2015 Report on Kids and Summer Reading
As teachers, librarians, and caregivers we are in a position to foster a love of reading in our children. How can we get a child to the point where he picks up a book to read for fun? Scholastic and YouGov conducted a study, publishing their results in the Kids and...
Kids Lose Reading Skills In Summertime
Kids Losing Reading Skills in Summertime According to a thought-provoking study about summer reading called, ‘Read for Success’ by RIF (Reading is Fundamental): "During the summer, low-income students lose more than two months of reading achievement" The Reading for...
Great Things for Two Right Feet Arts
We have been busy over the last few months. Many of you have seen a lot of things happening at Two Right Feet Arts. I just wanted to update everyone about what we are doing to help promote reading, literacy and language development.
