We have been working on:

• Identifying rhyming words
• Reviewing letter shapes Aa through Mm
• Associating  the names of letters with their shapes
• Introduction to the new sight word: in

Understanding and producing rhyme is an important phonological awareness skill.  Research indicates that there is a correlation between phonological awareness skills and reading.  Throughout this school year we will be working on developing this very important skill!  Here are some ideas for you to try at home:

• Read rhyming books to your child
• Teach your child nursery rhymes
• Read books over again!  Repetition is great and an important part in the learning process!
• Once you have read a rhyming book several times, begin to pause before you say the rhyming word to see if they can fill in the word that rhymes
• Play rhyming games 

It is important to remember that rhyming is a developmental skill that will emerge over time.   Be patient with your child, if he/she has difficulty with this skill he/she just may not be ready.  Continue to read and expose them to rhyme and before you know it they will be rhyming!

Always remember that learning is fun!