A non- reader is an individual who has not learned the necessary skills needed to read and comprehend. These skills include phonemic awareness, decoding skills, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency. A non reader is often seen as a behavior problem in the classroom due to their frustration and lack of success in school. Basically they will do whatever distracting behavior necessary to avoid the problem of illiteracy. If their reading deficiency is properly diagnosed and instruction is provided for focused and specific purposes a student will learn to read. Thus restoring self esteem and obtaining a necessary lifelong skill. There is no greater goal in teaching.
Teaching reading is my very favorite part of teaching in kindergarten. When I see those smiles and the “light bulb goes on” and a child surprises themselves by reading for the very first time, it is absolutely priceless. I get to say YES you did it all by yourself, YOU ARE A READER!!
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