| Parents are their child's first
and most important teacher. Parents can do many things at home to help
their child succeed in school. They do this by offering encouragement
and support. The following information is provided to assist parents as
they work with their young child.
Research Finding: A good foundation in speaking and listening helps children become better readers. Comment: When children learn to read, they are making a transition from spoken to written language. Reading instruction builds on oral language skills; the better children are at using spoken language, the more successfully they will learn to read written language. To succeed at reading, children need a basic vocabulary, knowledge of the world around them, and the ability to talk about what they know. These skills enable children to understand written material more readily. Research shows a strong connection between reading and listening. A child who is listening well shows it by being able to retell stories and repeat instructions. Children who are good listeners in kindergarten and first grade are more likely to become successful readers.
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