Entering elementary school is a big step for children. It is a crucial stage in their lives when important academic skills should be learned. Reading is the single most important thing a child needs to learn. Success depends upon the ability to read. Children need experiences to connect them personally with books. From these experiences, they discover that reading is an enjoyable experience.
Reading has many purposes—to get information, to explore ideas, to learn about others, to see other places. Teaching reading involves helping children learn strategies so they will understand the meaning of written words. When children see themselves as “readers” they are motivated to read and to develop the skills and strategies they need to be good readers.
I hope that all our students will develop a love for reading and become lifelong reader! |
