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When a child begins learning to read there's a lot of repetition involved in identifying and sounding the individual as well as combinations of letters and in time, pronouncing the words they comprise, however the true magic happens when those words actually convey a meaning. The road to literacy is a long one and is best initiated when a child is young and the many hours of practice required can be accomplished through fun and entertaining exercises in the period before they begin kindergarten. Fundamental as well as advanced concepts of language such as phoneme awareness, articulation and pronunciation are more easily absorbed by a child who is frequently read to, beginning before they are even a year old. Development of a strong vocabulary and appreciation of narrative are obvious in children who've enjoyed the stimulation of being read to by someone, early in life. A powerful approach that has proved to increase a child's comprehension and visual tracking ability is the practice of a parent pointing to the words as they are read, creating a direct visual/auditory connection which is unconsciously imprinted on a child's memory. Typically children will try to copy the technique of using their finger to underline words and give their own version of the narrative, which in turn is a perfect strategy for parents to review the progression of their child's reading ability. Reading books with a young child in this way, can sometimes lead to further discussion of the story, the characters and events and the way they connect to the conclusion, the moral of the story etc. Stopping to imagine what will happen on the next page or if they have even imagined such a thing before; impart a deeper absorption of the story and create a more significant participation and comprehension. After a while these techniques typically lead to a lifelong approach that will engage children's sense of wondering and curiosity which results in a desire to read more, not just to find out about things but the true pleasure of simply reading. A child can grow an appreciation for reading that can last a lifetime with the aid of these methods, along with increased self esteem . This can be seen as a preparation for prosperity in the classroom and beyond as their vocabulary and understanding increases with the ongoing flow of words they connect with. Reading proficiency results in less difficulty transitioning through the school system since the majority of subjects involve reading and writing and a robust vocabulary acquired through a strong reading regimen. Literacy, is a combination involving both verbal communication and understanding of written words and phrases and what better way to start developing these abilities than reading to your little ones and talking about the story as you go, starting as early as possible with the essentials such as the ABC's. Remember, something as rudimentary as the ABC's for you; is a pretty big deal to your toddler. Additionally, preserving momentum and support of the preschooler's reading competency may be accomplished by means of an excellent reading training program where reading proficiency is achieved by means of clever, entertaining and interactive games and songs that preschool kids can enjoy while they learn. It's true that reading programs are scarcely replacement for the special moments children experience during story time with mom or dad, a reading program provides the necessary repetition and practice to reinforce a toddler's reading skill development. Besides the marvelous way that [http://green35kurt.webgarden.com/sections/blog/preparing-children-for-reading reading programs] connect with youngsters they're also wonderful at supporting the repetition necessary to condition a toddler's subconscious mechanism for reading naturally, on the other hand, even the most significant preschool reading program is unable to replace the bonding youngsters benefit from whenever they read with their parents.
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