You can coach your child’s literacy learning at home. This means interacting with and guiding your child so he or she grows and succeeds.
Remote literacy learning includes a mixture of literacy learning experiences that are teacher-led, family-led, and student-led. It is a collaboration among schools, families, and students. Parents have an important role in helping develop your child’s literacy skills.
Remote literacy learning is a collaboration among schools, families, and students.
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Phonological Memory
Definition
The ability to store and recall the sounds of speech in short term memory. It is distinct from phonological awareness, which only refers to the ability to identify sounds.
Public libraries are a great resource for your child’s literacy learning. They often provide free literacy events, in addition to children’s audio and print books. Library staff can help find resources to support your child’s learning at home.
Check your local library to see what it offers!
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The research reported here is funded by awards to the National Center on Improving Literacy from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, in partnership with the Office of Special Education Programs (Award #: S283D160003). The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not represent views of OESE, OSEP, or the U.S. Department of Education. Copyright © 2021 National Center on Improving Literacy. https://improvingliterarcy.org
