Children connect with stories and themes that they know. If something is recognizable to them in a book, they will often relate to it in a way that draws similarities to the people and events in their own lives. Through this familiarity, reading becomes more enjoyable and serves a stronger purpose towards promoting successful literacy outcomes. Teachers who work with … Read More
Bilingual Books: The Secret Recipe for Family Literacy with Hispanics
Literacy begins in the home. Parents who begin to read to their children from a very young age make great strides in the child’s educational and social evolution later on. Reading to a child promotes successful outcomes for literacy even before they start their first day of kindergarten. This is true for families of all languages, backgrounds and cultures. For … Read More
3 Ways Parents Can Support Vocabulary Development with Preschool Children
The preschool years are very important in children’s literacy development. Spanish speaking parents can support their children’s development of Spanish and English vocabulary in many ways in the home environment; three are below. 1. Put Sight Words Up at Home: There are many common English and Spanish words, especially nouns, which can be taught to the children of Spanish speaking … Read More