Cognitive skills related to overall reading success can be nurtured by engaging in activities that develop social skills and positive self-regulation.
This article by Kimberly Hillier, University of Windsor originally appeared on the Conversation and is published here with permission.
Within these discussions, a focus on parental supports and resources must also be included. When parents are supported, they are better able to support their children. This is particularly critical for parents with fewer resources or supports than more advantaged parents. These critical skills are required in the process of reading comprehension and decoding — the process whereby children rely on what they know about letter-sound relationships to read words.
3. Visiting a library. Many public libraries facilitate free literacy programs that aim to support early literacy skills and also offer virtual read-alouds of children’s favourite picture books. When children can select books geared to their own interests, it promotes an intrinsic motivation and desire to read. Books can then be enjoyed at home together, which can strengthen reading fluency, build vocabulary and foster a sense of connection.
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