Literacy Resources for Parents (Grades 2-3):
Here you will find videos, tip sheets, and do-at-home activities for a number of important reading skills for your 2nd or 3rd grader.
Hearing Sounds in Words (Phonemic Awareness) – Pay attention to the sounds that make up words
VIDEO - Phonemic Awareness TIP SHEET – Phonemic Awareness ACTIVITIES – Phonemic Awareness
Reading Common Words (Sight Reading) – Recognize and reading common words
VIDEO - Sight Reading TIP SHEET – Sight Reading ACTIVITIES – Sight Reading
Reading Simple Stories (Reading Fluency 1) – Read words accurately, with expression, and at a good speed
VIDEO - Reading Fluency 1 TIP SHEET – Reading Fluency 1 ACTIVITY – The Two Best Cakes
Reading Average Stories (Reading Fluency 2) – Read words accurately, with expression, and at a good speed
VIDEO - Reading Fluency 2 TIP SHEET – Reading Fluency 2 ACTIVITY – How Many Elephants
Reading More Advanced Stories (Reading Fluency 3) – Read words accurately, with expression, and at a good speed
VIDEO - Reading Fluency 3 TIP SHEET – Reading Fluency 3 ACTIVITY – My Favorite Stray Cat
