- The child has learned to recognize and identify letters of the alphabet.
- The child has learned to associate letters with their corresponding sounds.
- The child has learned to recognize and read simple sight words.
- The child has learned to understand basic sentence structures.
- The child has learned to follow along with a story and understand the plot.
- The child has learned to ask and answer simple questions about the story.
- The child has learned to develop vocabulary and language skills through exposure to different words and phrases in the text.
- The child has learned to develop listening and comprehension skills by listening to the story being read aloud.
Continued development can be encouraged by:
- Providing a variety of age-appropriate books for the child to explore and read.
- Engaging in interactive reading sessions where the child can participate by pointing to words or pictures in the book.
- Encouraging the child to retell the story in their own words to enhance comprehension and storytelling skills.
- Playing word games or engaging in activities that involve letter recognition and phonics.
- Creating a print-rich environment by labeling objects around the house and encouraging the child to read them.
- Introducing the child to different genres of literature to expand their reading interests and exposure to different writing styles.