Raising Confident Readers: How to Teach Your Child to Read and Write--from Baby to Age 7

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We all know the importance of reading aloud to our children, but beyond that, how do kids really learn to read Why should you jump-start the process before formal instruction in school begins And how do you know if your childs literacy skills are developing normally In this empowering guide, Dr. J. Richard Gentry describes how to teach reading before your child enters kindergarten and how to make progress once your child is in school. He offers parents an easy-to-understand program outlining the five phases of kids literacy development, with age- and stage-appropriate activities that make reading and writing fun. Raising Confident Readers is essential for every parent who wants their child to be a lifelong learner.

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Library Journal, 7/8/10 "Gentry provides concrete teaching examples that are easy to implement; his user-friendly lessons offer opportunities for parents to have fun with children while they learn." Booklist, August 2010 "Gentry offers sound advice on how parents can develop strong reading and writing skills in children starting at birth through age seven...An abundance of graphics add to the value of this useful resource for parents." Blogcritics, 7/17/10"An excellent handbook for caregivers of young children to prepare them for a lifetime of reading...In addition to a thorough explanation of what to teach and how to teach, this book lists a variety of fun materials that can be adapted for in-home use...As an educator for over 30 years who spent much time each day attempting to teach slow learners how to read, I must recommend Raising Confident Readers to anyone with a small baby or toddler at home. Why Because of the emphasis the book places on what can be done from birth until the child enters school that will foster good reading skills." Tucson Citizen 7/29/10"In his book, Dr. Gentry offers a user-friendly plan so that parents can help their children form a solid foundation for developing reading and writing skills." MomDivas.com, 8/2/10"The information you'll glean from Raising Confident Readers is invaluable and will have you hooked on the book, whether you choose to follow his system or not." Reading2008.com, 8/3/10 "If you want to help your toddler, preschooler, or kindergartner learn to read-in fun and satisfying ways-Raising Confident Readers is the book for you." Plymouth, August 2010 "Offers a phenomenal look into the phases of reading development, and offers quick and simple exercises for parents to use to get their children to an appropriate reading level...A must read for any parent looking to improve or enhance their child's ability." January, August 2010"Gentry's book is clear, loving, lucid and simple to use. If you have a very young child at home or are expecting one in the future, read Raising Confident Readers: How to Teach Your Child to Read and Write -- from Baby to Age 7. Anyone could follow Gentry's gentle program. And everyone should." Bookviews, September 2010"If you have a youngster returning to school with poor reading skills you need to step in and help. This book will show you how."

Author Bio

J. Richard Gentry, Ph.D. is a nationally acclaimed expert on childhood literacy, reading, and spelling development, with more than thirty years experience working with beginning readers. A former university professor and elementary school teacher, he is currently an educational consultant living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.