Your Guide to Supporting Young Readers
This handbook provides everything parents need to know about supporting their child's
literacy development using READEE.
Understanding Reading Development
Learn about the key stages of reading development and what to expect:
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Pre-Reading (Ages 4-5): Letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and
print concepts
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Beginning Reading (Ages 5-7): Decoding skills, sight word
recognition, and basic fluency
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Developing Reading (Ages 7-9): Improved fluency, vocabulary growth,
and comprehension strategies
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Independent Reading (Ages 9+): Reading to learn, critical thinking,
and advanced comprehension
Your Role as a Reading Partner
Parents play a crucial role in literacy development:
- Create a print-rich home environment
- Read aloud to your child daily
- Show enthusiasm for reading
- Ask questions about stories
- Visit libraries and bookstores together
- Be patient and encouraging
Working with READEE
Get the most out of READEE sessions:
- Sit with your child during lessons initially
- Let them work independently as they gain confidence
- Review progress together weekly
- Celebrate milestones and effort
- Don't worry about perfection—focus on progress
When to Seek Additional Support
Contact your child's teacher if you notice:
- Persistent difficulty with letter-sound relationships
- Consistent frustration with reading activities
- Lack of progress despite regular practice
- Avoidance of reading-related tasks
Early intervention can make a significant difference!
