Reading Activities to Help a Kid’s Courage

Pre-K is an incredible year for your child! Their understanding of new concepts, social skills, and academic principles grows exponentially in this critical period. They gain a good understanding of letters, words, ideas, and will even begin reading. As a parent, you can help foster this learning period by starting a specific reading plan which will help them gain confidence with learning new concepts.

Research has shown that young children who partake in early literacy activities have more confidence than those whose Pre-K programs do not support a strategic reading program. Here are some tips from our Pre-K experts for reading encouragement that will help brighten your child’s future success.

Tip 1 – Read to your Pre-K student 20 to 30 minutes Each Day

Did you know that reading to your child every day will help them develop better listening skills and a longer attention span? Engaging with your child by reading their favorite stories or books about new adventures will teach them to be able to focus for longer periods of time. These skills are a big factor for kindergarten readiness and will be necessary to sustain interest in reading for longer periods of time on their own.

Tip 2 – Read a Variety of Non-Fiction Books, Too!

Reading non-fiction books is just as important as reading those non-fiction adventure stories your child loves. When you cover a variety of subjects, you are helping your child expand their knowledge. Your child will gain worldly insights such as where animals live, when they can expect to see the moon, what types of weather patterns to expect each season, and things like what caterpillars become.

Tip 3 – Point Out Letters & Words Throughout the Day

PreK reading has a direct relationship with Kindergarten writing. When your child notices specific letters, they will have a better chance of being able to write these letters, and later combine them into written words. Point out words and letters on signs, on products at the grocery store, on your favorite local buildings, etc. You can also choose a “letter of the day” and then make it a game of finding this letter in as many places as possible while you are out running errands.

Tip 4 – Act Out Dramatic Plays

After you finish reading a fairy tale or story your child loves, get into character with them and act out the story together. This dramatic play goes a long way with reading comprehension and remembering stories they have read.

Tip 5 – Don’t Be Afraid to Use Rich Vocabulary

Pre-K reading should include a focus on words and using rich language enables your child to better express themselves later on when emotions or difficult situations present themselves. Explain that the sunflower is not just “big,” it’s “gigantic”. Tell him he didn’t just do a “good” job putting his toys away — he did a “marvelous” job cleaning up.

Here at Kids ‘R’ Kids Avalon Park, we focus on literary and reading development and our award-winning Pre-K curriculum provides a wonderful way to learn and grow. Contact us today to find out how to enroll your child in VPK, Florida’s FREE Pre-K program!