How Do You Teach Kindergarten Reading Comprehension Skills?
Even though most kindergarteners cannot recognize all the letters in the alphabet, there are many techinques you can use to get your child reading ready. The goal in kindergarden to make sure that reading is fun and that the child comprehends the story. Here are some proven methods to help ensure a kindergarden student’s love of reading and a plan to help with pre-reading comprehension skills. Involve the student in the reading process. Make sure that he can see the pictures in the book easily. Ask him to tell you what he sees in the pictures before you read the page. Ask him where things are that you see in the picture. For example, say, “Where is the moon in this picture?” After you read the page, ask him questions about what just happened. Have him guess what might happen next. Do this in a fun, easygoing manner. It is not a quiz. Draw pictures of the beginning, middle and end of the story, or of a main character. This helps teach children sequencing skills and helps them to better
