Starting Out Right: A Guide to Promoting Children's Reading Success

by Committee on the Prevention of Reading Difficulties in Young Children, M. Susan Burns (Editor), Peg Griffin (Editor)

A devastatingly large number of people in America cannot read as well as they need for success in life. With literacy problems plaguing as many as four in ten children in America, this book discusses how best to help children succeed in reading. This book identifies the most important questions and explores the authoritative answers on the topic of how children can grow into readers, You'll find out how to help youngsters build word recognition, avoid comprehension problems, and more?with checklists of specific accomplishments to be expected at different for very young children, for kindergarten students, and for first, second, and third grade students. Included are 55 activities to do with children to help them become successful readers, a list of recommended children's books, and a guide to CD-ROMs and websites. Great strides have been made recently toward identifying the best ways to teach children to read. Starting Out Right provides a wealth of knowledge based on a summary of extensive research. It is a "must read" for specialists in primary education as well as parents, pediatricians, child care providers, tutors, literacy advocates, policy makers, and teachers.

Genres: Education, Parenting, Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 7, 1999

Reviews

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Parents often ask me, "What can I do to help my child be successful at school. This book has the answers. It also has great lists of what to expect of children at different ages pre-K to third grade. I have decided that a copy of this book, and the video, "Ten Things Every Child Needs" should be in the diaper bag as parents leave the hospital with their newborn child.

[RoseAnn Foster · Rating 5 out of 5]

As I'm expecting, I've made it a point to seek out some parenting books. I love reading of course and want to share that passion with my kiddo. I appreciated that this book includes useful activities and pointers for helping little ones get excited about reading early on.

[Kari · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were sections of this book primarily geared more towards educators and administrators in the school system, but I did find lots of useful information as a homeschooling mom of young children. In particular, I found valuable the sections on activities and practices for the different grade levels as well as expected accomplishments at each level.

[Publius · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book to learn how to promote reading in young children. The book is divided into sections by age. It includes a lot of suggested games to play with children and books, and even softwares that are beneficial to children's reading skills.

[Amber]

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[Polly · Rating 4 out of 5]

good resource for reading activities.

[Stacy · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book provides a basic overview of the components necessary for learning to read. This would be a great book for parents.