The best single predicator of future reading achievement at school entry is phonological awareness. Gillon (2004); Pressley (2002); Elhri et al (2001); Goswami (2001); Blachman (2000) Repetition is required build the neural paths for new knowledge and skills in the brain. What is the single most effective thing you can do to help the low level reader? Hear them read out loud at instructional level every day. Reading requires: Knowing letter sounds How to blend sounds together Requires graphic knowledge & memory (e.g. for high frequency words) Comprehension Fluency When faced with a new word, a child can use graphic knowledge (word chunks e.g. ing; graph etc) and phonics (letter sounds). Spelling requires: Segmentation ...
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] Linda & Sarah operate the Forest School in Auckland Interesting links and readings: Kimberley Crisp Play Pod UK Loose Parts & Learning example Decline in Play & the Rise in Child Mental Health Issues WHY is play based learning important? * Play allows for imagination and higher order thinking; as well as social skills and learning skills development (Key Competencies) * Play allows children to be curious, to follow their own URGE and then have a reason/purpose for learning * Improves inclusion * Time for child led play has been reduced since the 1980s with the advent of National Standards, increased parent work hours, television and internet / computers. The reduction of play correlates with a reduction in oral language skills in children, and a HUGE increase in mental health issues. * The weaker the oral language of students, the lower the achievement....if we can increase oral language through pla...