Literacy Tip: Tongue Twisters!

“As he gobbled the cakes on his plate, the greedy ape said as he ate, ‘The greener green grapes are, the keener keen apes are to gobble green grape cakes. They’re great!’”

Tongue twisters help to introduce sounds and rhythm, improve pronunciation, intonation, and oral fluency, as well as introduce grammatical concepts. If you google “tongue twisters”, there are sites that have lists for every sound. AND they make everyone laugh, so what’s not to love?

Literacy Tip: Audiobooks

Audiobooks also:
⭐️ Enhance cognitive function and memory
⭐️ Boost critical thinking skills
⭐️ Intensify physiological responses
⭐️ Amplify comprehension, imagination, emotional development
⭐️ Promote time management and relaxation
⭐️ Encourage mental health
⭐️ Cultivate empathy
⭐️ Bolster multitasking and efficiency
⭐️ Refine listening skills and pronunciation
⭐️ Expand accessibility
⭐️ Increase reading consistency and frequency

Just to name a FEW. Be patient with your children if they aren’t used to listening to audiobooks, it takes some practice. Start with easy books and short periods of time. And save this post for the next time someone tries to argue “audiobooks are not real reading” 💕📚💕

Literacy Tip: Re-reading!

Research shows that repetitive reading has a variety of benefits for younger and older children alike. While it not only builds vocabulary, enhances memory and fluency, and aids in recognizing language patterns, it also helps to build their confidence, which is paramount to the development of a love for reading and learning. It’s also a proven study strategy that helps students identify what is important and increases comprehension. So even if you’re tired of reading “Go, Dog, Go” for the 87th time, do your best to say “YES” with a smile when your child asks to read it again. Who doesn’t love a party hat?!