Whether journeying to your next adventure through a magic tree house, entering a magical wardrobe or swinging into Terabithia, children’s imaginations are unleashed through the pages in books. And around every corner, students are transported daily to another magical land that’s revealed to them by the Science of Reading. As South Harrison Community School Corp. implements this innovative approach to elementary literacy across all K-3 grades, let's take a peek into what makes it so enchanting here at Corydon Elementary.
The Science of Reading is a dynamic approach, grounded in research-backed principles of linguistics, cognitive psychology, and neuroscience. In simple terms, the Science of Reading is the secret code unlocking the mysteries of language and unleashing the joy of reading.
In the classrooms of Corydon Elementary, the Science of Reading comes to life through engaging activities that cater to various learning styles. Phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary development, fluency, and comprehension — these pillars of literacy are skillfully woven into daily lessons and literacy groups. Which, literacy groups is a block of time each elementary teacher at SHCSC does every day for at least 30 minutes to reteach or extend a specific skill for students below, on or above grade level on the standard being covered.
But the magic of reading doesn't stop at the school gates! Parents, you too can unlock the wizarding world of reading at home. The Science of Reading encourages interactive reading, making the experience not just educational but downright fun. The number of worlds you and your little one can travel to, learn about and explore are endless. And don't forget to ask questions that spark curiosity.
You can also take a cue from the classroom activities and infuse a bit of phonics play into your evenings. Make a game out of finding rhyming words or spotting sight words in everyday items around the house. The kitchen becomes a playground for vocabulary building as you whip up delicious recipes together, exploring new words and their meanings.
Remember, the Science of Reading is more than a curriculum; it's a magical journey where each word opens a door to new worlds. So, let's join forces, educators and parents alike, to make reading an adventure that knows no bounds.