- The child has learned to recognize and identify letters of the alphabet.
- The child has learned to recognize and pronounce basic sight words.
- The child has learned to follow the flow of text from left to right and top to bottom.
- The child has learned to understand that text carries meaning.
- The child has learned to use context clues to understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.
- The child has learned to make connections between the text and their own experiences.
- The child has learned to ask questions about the story and engage in discussions about the book.
- The child has learned to retell the main events of the story in their own words.
- The child has learned to predict what might happen next in the story.
- The child has learned to develop their imagination and creativity through the story.
Continued development can be encouraged by:
- Providing a variety of books with different themes and genres to expand the child's reading experiences.
- Encouraging the child to read aloud to improve their fluency and pronunciation.
- Asking open-ended questions about the story to promote critical thinking and comprehension skills.
- Engaging in activities related to the book, such as drawing pictures, acting out scenes, or creating their own stories inspired by the book.
- Introducing the child to different types of texts, such as poems, songs, and informational texts, to broaden their understanding of language and literature.