Tag: reading comprehension

Toddler

March 15

Saab Magalona’s 2-Year-Old Can Read!

Plus tips on raising an early reader.

Actress, blogger and mom of two Saab Magalona together with musician husband Jim Bacarro, had the surprise of their lives when they found out that their two-year old son, Vito, not only recites the alphabet well but can actually read.Videos posted on
Inspiration

November 10

Man With Reading Problems As A Child Now Helps Kids Learn To Read

He never forgot the act of kindness that helped him reach where he is now.

When parents think of their child’s future success, they often think it has something to do with high IQ and excellent academic performance. But as many studies and experts have said, having good grades is not the only way a child will
Preschooler

November 2

Reading Expert Shares Tips Of How To Choose Books For Your Child

The goal of reading is comprehension.

Every parent celebrates their child’s first words or phrases. Then, as the child grows, many parents unintentionally put pressure upon themselves to develop their little one’s reading skills, along with the skills they’d need in preschool.READ MORE ARTICLES ABOUT RAISING READERS:At the
Preschooler

October 1

Should You Be Worried That Your Child Can't Read Yet?

Remember that reading is not a race.

Every parent wants to raise a reader and it is one of the developmental milestones they look forward to the most. But they also cannot help but compare their children with others — “How come my neighbor’s daughter is already reading at
Preschooler

February 8

Reading For Kids: At What Age Should A Child Learn to Read?

When should children be able to read by themselves?

We’ve covered all the ways reading to your child can benefit both you and your little one. Doing this from birth not only enhances their vocabulary and literacy skills, but it also helps develop their imagination and discipline. But have you ever
Big Kids

December 28

Young People Struggle In The Digital World: 2018 PISA Survey

This is another alarming finding of the 2018 PISA survey.

Aside from discovering that Filipino students ranked the lowest in reading comprehension, the 2018 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) also found that young people are struggling to find their way in the digital world.The 2018 PISA, conducted by the Organization for
Toddler

December 10

How Reading Aloud To Your Child Can Boost Reading Comprehension

Kids can experience these benefits even as they grow older!

A recent SmartParenting.com.ph article revealed that the Philippines ranked last for reading comprehension out of 79 countries in 2018 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). The results of this worldwide study are alarming because reading comprehension is a skill that's essential for many
Preschooler

December 8

How To Improve Reading Comprehension In Filipinos

The results of PISA show our kids rate poor at reading comprehension. What can we do?

Can 15-year-old Filipinos read?That is the big question raised by the results of the 2018 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), which our Filipino students took in 2018.The results released last December 3, 2019, yielded
Inspiration

December 6

PISA Ranking Reaction From Founder Of The Storytelling Project

Mababa ang naging ranking ng Pilipinas sa reading comprehension sa isang global na pagsusuri.

Noong December 4, 2019, nabalita ang ranking ng Pilipinas sa 2018 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), isang pagsusuri sa kaalaman ng estudyante pagdating sa reading, mathematics at science. Anim na daang libong 15-taong-gulang na mag-aaral sa buong mundo ang lumahok sa pagsusulit, na
News

December 4

Reading Comprehension: Philippine Ranks Lowest Among 79 Countries

The country was also second-lowest in mathematics and science.

Out of 79 participating countries, the Philippines scored the lowest in reading comprehension in the 2018 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), a worldwide study that examines students’ knowledge in reading, mathematics, and science.Six hundred thousand 15-year-old students around the world participated
Preschooler

October 31

Why You Should Let Your Child Read Graphic Novels

The exciting illustrations in graphic novel make it an exciting read for young kids!

Reading is a habit that all parents are encouraged to start with their kids early. While it is common for moms and dads to begin developing a love for reading using children’s books with simple text and illustrations, eventually, kids will want
Toddler

April 17

Print Books Are Still The Best For Story Time with Toddlers!

Make the most of storytelling time by grabbing a personal favorite from your shelf

It's not surprising why digital reading materials are becoming popular these days. After all, it's more convenient to have an electronic copy of a book downloaded on your phone compared to carrying a thick, hardbound copy all the time. An additional factor
Real Parenting

March 6

How to Raise an Early Reader

Through her "bookstore," 3-year-old Nadia gives book reviews and recommendations to her toy audience.

Walt Disney once said, “There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” Teaching the joy and value of reading to your child aids in his overall development while igniting his imagination and opening up his
Preschooler

November 1

Developing Your Child's Reading Comprehension Skills

Your child's reading habit will come from you. A storyteller and reading advocate shows you how.

Just because school’s on a break or it's a long weekend means reading has to stop. Here are some ideas to keep the reading habit alive during the break.There’s nothing more empowering to a child than being able to choose. Remember children
Preschooler

February 24

How Can Your Child Learn to Read? Buying Her Books Isn't Enough

My 7-year-old girl now prefers books over toys.

I grew up with books, so it was only natural that I wanted my daughter, Adriana, to love books as much as I did. Thankfully, Adriana got the bug. My daughter owns more books than we can count, and she’s read every single
Toddler

March 16

Readability Center’s 2011 Seminar Series for Teachers

Give your child the opportunity to improve his reading skills through reading difficulty intervention and instruction programs from Readability.

Parents may not realize it, but their child’s poor performance in school could be attributed to or associated with an existing reading difficulty.While some send their children off to tutorial centers in the hopes of boosting their grades, the problem may actually
Baby

June 5

My Smart Hands: Using Sign Language is An Effective Tool for Baby Communication

Think sign language is just for hearing-impaired children? Think again. Read on to find out how My Smart Hands is teaching sign language as an effective tool to decode what your baby wants.

It’s every parent’s nightmare when they can’t figure out what their baby wants. In the middle of the night, many couples wake up to a disgruntled baby, and there are times that even after giving seemingly everything that the child could possibly

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