Developing Early Literacy Skills: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Young Readers
Developing early literacy skills lays the foundation for confident learning, curiosity, and long-term academic success. From listening and speaking to recognizing sounds, letters, and simple words, the early years are critical for building reading and comprehension skills. At Lindamood-Bell, we focus on the foundational sensory-cognitive skills needed for learning and provide families and educators with…
Your Child’s First Year at School: Tips for Parents
A generation ago, preschool and kindergarten days were filled with activities like coloring, water play, making friends, and learning to be peaceful at nap time. And, while reading and spelling may have been introduced in kindergarten, there was nothing like today’s pressure about school readiness. Sure, there are still art, music, and games,…
Tips for Parents: Give Your Early Learner a Head Start
A generation ago, kindergarten days were only filled with activities like finger painting, “Hide-and-Go-Seek,” making friends, and learning to be peaceful at nap time. And, while reading and spelling may have been introduced in first grade, there was nothing like today’s pressure for students to be performing according to grade-level standards. Sure, there is…
Countdown to Kindergarten
A generation ago, kindergarten days were only filled with activities like finger painting, “Hide-and-Go-Seek,” making friends, and learning to be peaceful at nap time. And, while reading and spelling may have been introduced in first grade, there was nothing like today’s pressure for students to be performing according to grade-level standards. Sure, there is…
Here I Come, Kindergarten! Start with the Magic of Learning
If your child is starting kindergarten this year, you know his teacher will have a long list of goals to accomplish before the end of the school year. To some degree, your child will definitely be working on: Letter names and sounds Sounding out for reading and writing Sight word recognition and spelling Printing…
Tips for Your Young Learner: Ready or Not, School is Coming!
A generation ago, kindergarten days were filled with activities like finger painting, “Hide-and-Go-Seek”, making friends and learning to be peaceful at nap time. And, while reading and spelling may have been introduced in grade 1, there was nothing like today’s pressure for students to be performing according to grade-level standards. Sure, there is still…
Ready or Not, Here Comes School: Tips for Your Young Learner
A generation ago, kindergarten days were filled with activities like finger painting, “Hide-and-Go-Seek”, making friends and learning to be peaceful at nap time. And, while reading and spelling may have been introduced in first grade, there was nothing like today’s pressure for students to be performing according to grade-level standards. Sure, there is still…
3 Best Activities for Kindergarten Learning
Parent Guide: The 3 Best Activities for Boosting Kindergarten Learning If your child is in Kindergarten this year, you know your teacher has a long list of goals to accomplish. The skills likely include: Letter names and sounds Sounding out for reading and writing Sight word recognition and spelling Printing letters and numbers Understanding…
