Back to School: Preparing Young Readers for Academic Success
Reading strategies to build skills over summer and start the school year strong.
The transition back to school is smoother when literacy skills are primed. These strategies help children enter the classroom confident and ready.
The Preparation Window
The weeks before school are valuable. Use this time intentionally rather than cramming at the last minute.
Age-Appropriate Preparation
**Preschoolers**: Focus on book handling, letter recognition, name writing
**Kindergarteners**: Review letters and sounds, practice sight words
**Elementary**: Read chapter books, discuss comprehension, write summaries
Routine Re-establishment
Summer often disrupts reading routines. Gradually rebuild:
- Reinstate bedtime reading 2 weeks before school
- Add morning reading time
- Visit the library to stock up on new books
Building Excitement
- Read books about starting school
- Get a new personalized book celebrating their grade level
- Create a cozy reading spot for the school year
The Confidence Connection
Children who feel prepared feel confident. Even 10 minutes of daily reading leading up to school makes a difference.
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