But, I want my child to know how
to read before kindergarten!
A story… that’s It?
Multiple research studies have proven that expecting children to read before they’re ready can prove to be counterproductive, possibly even setting them up for failure. This can lead to a problems with self-esteem and self-confidence. When pushed too early, most children begin to view reading as a difficult task that should be avoided at all costs… certainly not the outcome you intended.
At Read it Again, we know through experience, that childhood is a precious, and fleeting period. The preschool years should be a fun, stress-free time of slowing down, snuggling in, and reading great stories that encourage curiosity, arouse a sense of wonder, and inspire creativity. Through multiple reads of incredible stories and layered learning experiences, we seek to help you foster an early, lifelong love of learning.
When the time is right, your child will learn how to read.
Why rush through this incredible chapter of your child’s life? Spend those preschool years reading, exploring, making memories playing and creating. You can’t get these years back.
No Worries!
I’m so glad that you’re here!
As a teacher and researcher, working multiple layers of learning into the reading of a single book has always been easy for me.
I knew what questions to ask and what words might need to be explained. I actually loved when my children would ask to hear a story over and over again because I knew that with each reading, I was going to be able to sneak in a bit of new learning.
Researchers found that when children listened to a book multiple times, they changed from being passive listeners and became active learners asking clarifying questions, used vocabulary from the story, and made personal connections with the book.
Reading a story to your child is important, but reading it again and again is even more important! It’s also something that’s easy to do.
With Read it Again, I've combined research findings with what I've always known to be true and effective to give you learning activities that are centered around the repeated reading of great children’s literature. Because a story is always a great place to start!
Each Beyond the Book title includes educationally sound activities carefully designed to make each reading of your child's favorite story an opportunity to not only gain knowledge, but more importantly foster an early love of learning.
So, the next time your child asks to hear the same story again, don't hesitate,
go ahead ... Read it Again!
Michelle Robinette PhD
Founder / CEO
