The importance of reading aloud and how it helps with oracy and fluency
As a parent or an educator, you know how crucial it is to improve your child's reading skills. Reading is the foundation of a child's learning and can make a significant difference in their academic and personal success. However, not all children find reading easy, and it can be challenging to encourage a love of reading in some children. That's where Fonetti comes into play. Fonetti is a new digital reading app that helps improve a child's performance by providing an interactive experience. In this blog post, I will outline the importance of reading aloud on Fonetti and how it works.
Regular reading aloud helps improve oracy and fluency
Reading aloud on Fonetti
Fonetti works by encouraging children to read aloud. When the child reads a word correctly, the word turns green, and when they make a mistake, it turns grey. This interactive experience motivates the child to continue reading and helps them to recognise their mistakes. In fact, research shows that children who read aloud improve their reading skills faster than children who do not. Fonetti takes this to the next level and provides visual feedback to make the learning experience even more engaging.
Reading aloud can be intimidating for some children, especially those who struggle with reading. However, Fonetti enables the child to use the power of their own voice. This helps to boost their confidence and encourages them to keep reading. It also helps children to develop fluency and increase their understanding of what they are reading. The visual feedback reinforces these benefits and creates a more dynamic and interactive learning environment.
Fonetti works a lot like subtitles do. The words appear on the screen as the child reads them, with a subtle change in colour to indicate the child's accuracy. This movement helps to keep the child engaged and enables them to follow along without feeling overwhelmed. Like subtitles, the words move on, and the child is unaware of the progress they are making. This form of learning is particularly effective because the child is actively engaged, and it doesn't feel like learning.
We are huge supporters of the Turn on the Subtitles movement initiated by co-founders Oli Barrett MBE and Henry Warren whose mission is simple.
“Turning on the subtitles while children are watching television can double the chances of a child becoming good at reading†. It’s so brilliantly simple and can help children’s literacy so much that we want to shout it from the rooftops!”
Fonetti's interactive experience can also be beneficial for parents and educators. It provides an easy way to identify areas where the child is struggling and allows for individualised learning to ensure every child's unique need is met. It also enables parents and educators to track the child's progress and monitor their performance. This information can be invaluable when it comes to identifying the child's strengths and weaknesses and developing a plan to enhance their reading skills.
In summary,
Fonetti provides an interactive learning experience that can significantly improve a child's reading skills. Reading aloud is crucial for children's development, and Fonetti provides a fun and engaging way to do this. The visual feedback reinforces the child's performance and motivates them to continue reading, boosting their confidence and understanding. Fonetti is an excellent tool for parents and educators who want to help their child improve their reading skills. It is an innovative way to encourage a love of reading and sets the foundation for success in school and beyond.
