Reading Readiness

1.Children must understand books

Being able to turn a page
Holding a book properly
Realizing that the printed word is conveying a message
Comprehends what is read with the pictures
Enjoys having stories read and re-read to him/her

2. SHAPES
AND
LETTERS

3. Understanding words:

Recognize their name

Recognize familiar TV and/or popular

story names (i.e. Sponge Bob, Mickey

Mouse, etc.)
Recognizes letters that start with the

same letter as their name

4. Understanding the meaning of a story:

Relating their own experience to the

story
Uses his/her own experiences

(TV shows, movies)

5. Grammar Rules:
Understand the meaning of grammar
Children learn to read when they are

ready!
Readiness skills are vital to a

successful pre-reading process.