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Learning to Read
Recognizing Signs
Season 2025
Episode 28
Using store signs to practice spelling store names offers kids the opportunity to spell new words that they often hear or say. Learning to spell the names of stores with signs they recognize also gives children the chance to make connections in the world around them.
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Young readers can practice spelling by learning the lyrics to their favorite songs.

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Pairing simple words with their opposites is an easy way to increase a child's vocabulary.

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Ask a child to guess what will happen next when reading together to practice foreshadowing

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Connect speech to the written word to help kids feel more comfortable reading and writing.

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Posing as letter shapes while practicing letter sounds is an active and engaging activity.

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