- The child has learned to recognize and name upper and lowercase letters.
- The child has learned to identify and sound out simple words.
- The child has learned to read and understand simple sentences and stories.
- The child has learned to identify basic punctuation marks such as periods and question marks.
- The child has learned to comprehend and answer simple questions about a text.
- The child has developed awareness of phonetic patterns and strategies for decoding unfamiliar words.
- The child has built a vocabulary of common sight words.
- The child has developed listening skills, following along with the text as it is read aloud.
- The child has developed a love for reading and an enjoyment of stories.
- The child has further developed their cognitive and language abilities through the exposure to texts of increasing complexity.
Continued development can be fostered by:
- Encouraging the child to read a variety of texts, such as books, newspapers, and magazines.
- Playing games that reinforce letter recognition and phonics skills, such as alphabet bingo or word-building puzzles.
- Supporting the child in choosing books that interest them and allowing them to express their thoughts and feelings about what they read.
- Engaging the child in discussions about the books they read to promote comprehension and critical thinking skills.
- Providing opportunities for the child to write their own stories and practice their emerging writing skills.
- Continuing to expose the child to a rich vocabulary through conversations, reading, and exploration.
- Encouraging the child to read aloud and practice fluency and expression.
- Using technology resources, such as educational websites or reading apps, to provide additional reading practice and exposure to new texts.