Jj is for Jottings 99. Print Books are Better than Digital Books for Toddlers.
The question of whether print books are better than digital books for toddlers is a concern for many parents who are looking to do the best by their children. Here are two pieces of evidence, one anecdotal and one from research, which will answer this question. Continue reading
Jj is for Jottings 98. Reading Difficult Words.
Reading difficult words is not an issue with this book!
When your child starts to read aloud to you, they will often have problems with reading difficult words. These words may be just long, or tricky in other ways, such as having several consonants together. (See consonant clusters). Or they could have vowel patterns which are unfamiliar, the rules for which they don’t yet know. It is important to give children time to try to work out the word for themselves. This helps develop reading skills. However, when they get really stuck you will need to help them out. Continue reading