Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to EPIC's Ready, Set, Read!

  • 2

    Brain Development & Learning Styles

    • Welcome to Section One

    • Brain Growth and Development

    • Identify Learning Styles

    • Learning Styles Self-Assessment

    • Explore Learning Styles

    • Directions for Scoring Your Self-Assessment

    • Test your learning

    • Stimulating Learning Experiences for Children: What and Why

    • Brain Development and Learning Styles (Audio Lesson)

    • Post Chapter Survey
  • 3

    The World of Reading: Understanding How Children Learn to Read

    • Welcome to Section Two

    • How Do Children Learn to Read?

    • Five Principles of Reading

    • Literacy Activity Resources

    • Test your Learning

    • Let's Read

    • Activities That Help to Develop Reading Skills

    • The World of Reading: Understanding How Children Learn to Read: Part1 (Audio Lesson)

    • The World of Reading: Part 2 (Audio Lesson)

    • The World of Reading: Part 3 (Audio Lesson)

    • Literacy Activity Practice

    • Post Chapter Survey
  • 4

    Reading With Your Child

    • Welcome to Section Three

    • The Importance of Reading to Your Child

    • Understanding Your Child's Reading Development and Choosing Appropriate Materials

    • Tips for Reading to Children

    • Assist Your Child in Developing Reading and Critical Thinking Skills

    • Test Your Learning

    • Pass the Hat: Literacy Game

    • Reading to Your Child (Audio Lesson)

    • Post Chapter Survey
  • 5

    Reading is Everywhere: Learning Through Play and Daily Life

    • Welcome to Section Four

    • The Role of Play in Developing Readiness and Reading Skills

    • Learning Through Play Brainstorm

    • Opportunities are Endless: Learning in Daily Life

    • Test Your Learning

    • Resources and Handouts

    • Reading is Everywhere Learning Through Play and Daily Life (Audio Lesson)

    • Post Chapter Survey
  • 6

    Helping Your Child Succeed in School

    • Welcome to Section Five

    • Parent Checklist: How do you rate yourself?

    • Becoming More Involved in Your Child's School Experience

    • Ideas for Supporting Education Outside the Classroom

    • Test Your Learning

    • Problems Children May Encounter: How to Identify and Solve Them

    • Helping Your Child Succeed in School (Audio Lesson)

    • Post Chapter Survey
  • 7

    That's a Wrap!

    • Now That You've Completed Ready, Set, Read! ...

    • Thank You For Learning

    • Thats a Wrap (Audio Lesson)