Preschool and Kindergarten
Reading Readiness
[Age Rating]
[Introduction] [Printable
Worksheets]
All children develop as individuals. Parents and caregivers should use
the age ratings below as a general guideline, taking the abilities, temperament and
interests of their children into account.
- Ages 4-5 Can complete without assistance.
- Age 3 Can complete with minimal assistance
after directions are given.
- Age 2 Introduction to reading concepts -- can complete
with adult assistance.
Rhyming activities provide first steps in identifying the
different sounds that make up a word. Comparison activities develop visual
discrimination and visual memory skills.
If an aspect of a project is frustrating to the child,
provide assistance - try to keep things fun. Sing songs, read stories or
watch shows with a similar theme as the worksheet you choose to supplement the project - again focusing on
extra activities that the child enjoys to help keep them motivated.
Take breaks, when necessary. Choose a time of day when
you and the child are relaxed. Provide rewards (verbal encouragement, gold
stars on "chore chart"
checklists or awards for tasks
that have been mastered) and change up the rewards when needed. Don't
underestimate the "reward value" of one-on-one time with a loved grown
up! Ten minutes of "homework time" with daddy after work can
become a special ritual for both father and child.
Comparison
Worksheets: Spot the
Differences
Rhyming
Worksheets
Visit DLTK's
Mini Books for free printable "beginner reading" mini books.
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