4 Reading Lessons I Learned From My Race

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Consistency over time adds up & repetition is the key to success.

When building up a reading foundation, it’s going to take 2 main things. Consistency and repetition. And sometimes, as adults we find repetition to be boring. But to a child, who’s learning to read, repetition means predictability. And predictability creates safety and a willingness to take risks. When we create routines within reading lessons, it fosters a space for learning and growth.

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Big goals are possible.

When you commit to a big goal, like learning to read - it may feel overwhelming at first. The words on the page are SO BIG and there are so many of them! But when we break down sentences into words - and when we break down words into sounds - we make learning accessible, possible and sustainable.

It's gonna take work to make it happen - but it's possible!

3. 

You're not in it alone!

I’ve spoken with a lot of parents lately who all reflect one a common quote from their child - “everyone else can read BUT me!!” And I have two things to say about that. First - everyone else may “look” like they are reading, but it’s not always true! Second - like learning to walk and learning to talk - learning to read takes time - and it happens at a different time for every child.

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Don't forget to celebrate!

Celebrate when your child reads to you! Celebrate when your child brings home a piece of writing! Hang it on the fridge. Acknowledge their hard work! This is their WORK! These are their milestones! How exciting!

Have a wonderful week!

Ms. Schelzi