Race to Read : A Step-by-Step Guidebook for Parents

Race to Read, A Step by Step Parent Guidebook is a newly published book written by two veteran elementary school educators. With nearly 50 years of collective teaching experience, authors Linda LoBue and Stacie Farin have taught thousands of children to read. A key insight they have learned is the critical importance of parental support for young new readers. In short, even the best of teachers cannot ensure success without parents' assistance. In their guidebook, they outline the very skills that need to be reinforced at home. They give the sequence and time line, and tell you what the grade level expectations are for each stage. They provide over 30 word charts and ten recommended book lists to accompany and reinforce the targeted skills. Also included is a chapter explaining the terms teachers use at school while teaching reading.There are various ways to support new readers and this is one that parents can easily use. If you are the primary caregiver of a child from newborn to age eight and have wondered what you need to be doing in order to ensure your child develops into a strong reader, this book will provide invaluable assistance.