From preschool up to the third grade, children progress through several reading phases that go from simply exploring books to fully reading them independently. To help your student or child progress through the reading phases, here are some writing and reading goals that you can set. 

What the Child Can Do

Before setting writing and reading goals, it is vital first to understand what the child can do. A child who reads and writes at the level of a first-grader can read and retell stories they are familiar with. 

They can use different strategies to comprehend better, such as questioning, predicting, and rereading. To identify unfamiliar words, they can use word parts and sound-letter associations. 

What You Can Do As a Teacher 

By reading to your students daily and selecting reading material that will expand your students’ language, you can support their vocabulary development. It is also essential to read and write different types of texts, which include books and poems. Use model practices to break comprehension down and practice words that are new or unknown. 

Encourage your students by providing them with opportunities that allow them to practice writing and reading independently. You can also use grade quantifiers, such as calculators for grades, final grades, and weighted grades to help identify where your students stand. 

What You Can Do As a Parent Or Member Of the Family 

As a parent or family member who wants to help with the child’s progression through the development phases, it is crucial to encourage them by discussing their favorite stories, reading to them, and asking them to read their books to you. You can also encourage your child to write letters to their friends or family members. 

Encourage them to be vocal about the things that they have learned while reading and writing. As a parent or member of the family, it is your job to cultivate an environment that will encourage your child to progress and develop their skills. You can find ways to do this by joining online communities for educationists, such as The Tech Edvocate and The Edvocate. 

Concluding Thoughts

As a parent, family member, or teacher who wants to help a child progress through the phases of development, it is vital to take a holistic approach when setting goals for reading or writing. 

This is why it is important for both parents or guardians and teachers to always be on the same page when setting these goals. This will ensure that the child never feels overwhelmed, which will discourage them from working on these skills.