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what to do after kids learn their abc’s: next steps to reading

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next steps to reading

Many parents know that their children need to learn the letters of the alphabet, but what happens next?

You’ve got a ton of alphabet books, you point the ABC’s when you see them, and you do alphabet puzzles withย  your kiddos.

You’ve sang the good ole Alphabet Song more times than you care to admit, and you’re pretty sure that your little one can recognize a good number of the letters by himself.ย 

So now what?

You know that eventually he’s going to need to read, but what could you do–what should you do–to make sure he gets there?ย  Is it difficult? Is it time consuming? Can you really help?

It’s totally not difficult or time consuming, and you definitely can help.

I’m thrilled to be over at PBS Parents sharing 7 Tips for Early Literacy Learning– From ABC’s to Learning to Read.ย  It’s a really quick article packed with seven totally manageable things that every parent can do–and should do–to help guide their children toward reading.

Please feel free to share your ideas in the comments section–either at PBS Parents or here–letting me know what you do that you’ve found really works toward helping your students or children build a strong foundation of early literacy skills after they know their ABC’s

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  1. Becky

    July 18, 2012 at 9:31 pm

    Hi Amy,
    Great article! I’m getting ready to launch a reading program just for this age group. I’ve got a 3 year old at home who knows letters/letter sounds, but he’s not ready for a faster-paced K curriculum. So, I’ve developed a curriculum for him to take him a little deeper into phonics/phonological awareness and I’m going to be offering it for FREE for anyone who would like to use it. Would LOVE to have you share it with your readers when it launches. ๐Ÿ˜‰
    ~Becky (a.k.a. This Reading Mama)

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    • Jessica

      July 24, 2012 at 10:35 pm

      I would LOVE the curriculum. I have a 3 year old who is ready for it. Thanks!!!

      Reply
    • Carrie

      August 1, 2012 at 10:06 pm

      Becky, I’d be very interested in your curriculum! I have a 2 1/2 yr old who knows her letters and many of their sounds.

      Reply
    • katie

      September 9, 2012 at 6:43 pm

      me too!!! anything would be wonderful!!

      Reply
    • saf

      September 28, 2012 at 6:30 pm

      I’d live to use it. My youngest son is ready to read!

      Reply
    • Donna Pham

      October 27, 2012 at 9:22 am

      Becky, may I have a copy of your curriculum please!

      Reply
      • amy

        October 27, 2012 at 10:26 am

        Donna–thanks for reading–and huge thanks for taking the time to write! If you want Becky’s curriculum, please head on over and visit her site or email her directly! ๐Ÿ™‚ Best to you and your little readers!

        Reply
    • Nicole Klasnick

      November 3, 2012 at 7:51 am

      I would be interested! Thanks so much!!

      Reply
    • Amanda Kelsey

      December 18, 2012 at 9:39 pm

      I would love ur program

      Reply
    • Denise Peterson

      February 26, 2013 at 8:55 am

      Would love it! Always looking for more ideas!

      Reply
    • Debbie Hall

      February 26, 2013 at 4:19 pm

      I would love to see your curriculum for your 3 year old. I have a 3 year old grandson and he is ready to start reading words. Want to keep it fun for him.

      Thanks.

      Reply
    • Ally

      March 17, 2013 at 10:45 pm

      My three-year old is absolutely ready for what you describe. I have been going through God’s Little Explorers because it fits well for both her and my two-year old, but have started supplementing her with some of your activities from Reading the Alphabet. I’ll be using your Phonics by the Book when she’s ready for it. What you are describing would be a perfect bridging program for her.

      Reply
    • Athena

      April 7, 2013 at 4:54 pm

      I would love to use this with my 3 yr old. May I please have a copy.

      Reply
  2. Melanie

    August 4, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    Becky, I am very interested in your curriculum! I have a 3 yr old who knows his letters and the sounds they make.

    Reply
  3. Leia Baumer

    August 9, 2012 at 8:59 am

    I have 3 year old as well and would LOVE the curriculum!

    Reply
  4. Rachael Howard

    August 15, 2012 at 9:50 am

    Im very interested! Thanks!

    Reply
  5. Elizabeth Trevino

    August 17, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    This sounds awesome! I would to do it!

    Reply
  6. brenn

    August 19, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    I would love to try anything that may keep my 3 1/2 year old from being bored, and help her be prepared for reading when she gets there.

    Reply
  7. Liz

    August 21, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    I would be interested in it as well. I have grandkids that could definitely use it.

    Reply
  8. Kristen

    August 24, 2012 at 11:58 am

    I would also Love to have this! Thanks so much!

    Reply
  9. Amy

    August 28, 2012 at 11:46 pm

    I would LOVE it!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

    Reply
  10. Becky

    August 29, 2012 at 7:08 am

    Amy gave me permission to share landing page link for the Pre-K Reading the Alphabet curriculum. The second lesson (Letter F) is coming THIS Friday, Aug. 31. http://thisreadingmama.com/free-reading-curriculum/reading-the-alphabet-prek-curriculum/
    ENJOY! And thank you, Amy! You are very generous to let me do this. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  11. Nicola

    September 21, 2012 at 7:16 am

    I would love it, thank you so much

    Reply
  12. Renee

    October 4, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    I am very interested in the curriculum as well ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  13. JOY

    November 12, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    Hi, I am interested in your curriculum! Would you be willing to still share it?!
    Thanks!!!

    Reply
  14. abby

    December 13, 2012 at 10:19 am

    can you pass this along..i have a four year old i would like to start something

    Reply
  15. Ivry

    February 6, 2013 at 4:05 pm

    I would also be interested in the program

    Reply
  16. Sheila Byrne

    February 22, 2013 at 10:51 am

    Hi, I love this Teaching Kids to Read. I agree, it has to be fun. If it’s not, you’ve lost the child even before you’ve started. A parent, teacher, relative has to have the passion of sharing the knowledge of being able to read. The child’s world and imagination will be so big and interesting when they can read. Love this site.

    Reply
  17. Nancy

    March 10, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    I would love to see what your program looks like

    Reply
  18. Ashley

    March 15, 2013 at 6:08 am

    would also like to see the program!

    Reply
  19. Rebecca

    May 14, 2013 at 7:35 am

    Is the reading article available in Spanish? Hope so!

    Reply
    • amy mascott

      May 14, 2013 at 10:54 am

      Rebecca–it’s currently not, but I can definitely work on it! Will stay in touch! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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