1. Kindergarten Reading Readiness
Pamphlet for families and teachers to understand the beginning stages of reading and specific reading terminology.
By Lauren Valentine

2. What is important when starting to Read?
Some important terms during reading are
Spine of the book
Front and back cover
Reading left to right
Reading top to bottom
Pictures give clues to words
Give exposure to reading and books
Know letters and sounds
Pointing to words as you practice with them
Some important terms to teach is:
Spine of the book
Front and back cover
Reading left to right
Reading top to bottom
Pictures give clues to words
Phonics- how to sound out words
Phonemic awareness- skills that helps manipulate language
Fluency- ability to read with accuracy and speed
Comprehension-understanding of material
Vocabulary- words during reading that help us understand material
In order for students to be successful during reading they need to know
Letters and sounds
Blending
One-to one word pointing
Segmentation of words
Decoding words
For Families
For Teachers