Core Skills Analysis
English
- Santiago has improved in naming more letters, showing progress in letter recognition and phonemic awareness.
- Santiago can pronounce initial, medial vowel, and final sounds in some three phoneme words, indicating advancement in phonics skills.
- By engaging in conversations and observing his surroundings, Santiago is enhancing his vocabulary and language development.
- Santiago's active participation in group activities is promoting his social skills and communication abilities.
Tips
To further enhance Santiago's reading skills, encourage him to read aloud daily, ask open-ended questions about the books he reads, engage in storytelling activities, and provide opportunities for him to write short sentences or stories based on his observations.
Book Recommendations
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle: Follow the journey of a hungry caterpillar as he eats his way through various foods before transforming into a beautiful butterfly.
- Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle: Discover a colorful parade of animals and their distinct characteristics in this engaging picture book.
- Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak: Join Max on his imaginative adventure to the land of the Wild Things in this classic tale of exploration and discovery.