- Identified and wrote all uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet
- Read and comprehended simple sentences and short stories
- Used phonics to sound out and spell simple words
- Recognized and used basic punctuation marks such as periods, question marks, and exclamation marks
- Identified and used common nouns, verbs, and adjectives in sentences
For continued development, encourage the child to read more complex books and practice writing longer sentences with proper punctuation. Introduce new vocabulary words and encourage them to use descriptive language in their writing. Play word games and practice spelling words with similar sounds to improve phonics skills.