Welcome to Reading: God's Gift of Words
Learn to track print from left to right
Understand that words carry meaning
Practice listening and following along during a read-aloud
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
— Proverbs 22:6 (WEB)Reading together is a way of training and guiding children to understand God's world
Gather child and sit in a comfortable reading spot. Explain that today we'll learn how words tell us stories and how to follow along while someone reads.
Demonstrate how to hold a book, turn pages, and track words from left to right using a finger or bookmark.
Read a picture book, guiding child's finger along the words, emphasizing left-to-right movement.
Simpler: Use a book with very large print
Challenge: Have child try tracking words independently
Celebrate learning about reading together
Dear Jesus, thank you for giving us words to learn and stories to enjoy.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about how special words can be!
“Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.”
— Psalm 119:105 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Use a small flashlight to 'highlight' the words while reciting
Early reading skills develop through positive, engaging experiences
Staying focused during reading time
Child's interest and ability to follow along