Episode 8-Let’s Slow Down

Written By Kimberly Copeland

  • Don’t let the scientific words scare you

  • We can still enjoy the pictures, but children should not be using the pictures to help determine the words.

  • Context clues are important as well, but should not be used to figure out the word

  • Read with your kids regularly

  • Make it exciting-give kids a great environment to read, but also be strategic in how and what we teach them

  • Reading should be fun!

  • Make sure they know

    • Sounds

    • Blending

    • Syllables and Rules

  • We need strong fundamentals in order to grow

Kimberly Copeland
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