--- title: Worthington Christian School Parent Blog | Early Literacy description: Early Literacy | Navigating your child's education is more than just the three R's. Here you'll find trends, resources, and perspectives on issues facing today's students who are preparing for kindergarten, college, and the grades in between. --- - [VISIT WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WEBSITE](https://www.worthingtonchristian.com/) - [![WC Logo](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Light%20Backgrounds.png) ![WC Logo](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Dark%20Backgrounds.png) ![WC Logo](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Light%20Backgrounds.png)](https://www.worthingtonchristian.com/) [![DOWNLOAD VIEWBOOK](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5627441/c9015685-d41c-4099-a319-5e3b3dacf482.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5627441/c9015685-d41c-4099-a319-5e3b3dacf482) - [Ages 3-K Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k) - [Grades 1-5 Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5) - [Grades 6-8 Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades6-8) - [Grades 9-12 Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12) ## Navigating Your Child's Education: Ages 3-K ###### 6 min read ## [Preschoolers and Dyslexia](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/preschoolers-and-dyslexia) By [Blythe Wood](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/author/blythe-wood) on Sep 15, 2022 8:00 PM [![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/Preschoolers%20and%20Dyslexia.jpg)](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/preschoolers-and-dyslexia) Many parents associate reading issues such as dyslexia with the first years of formal schooling, Kindergarten, first, and second grades. This is the time when children typically begin systematically learning to read through phonics and high-frequency words, so it stands to reason that this is also the time when reading challenges surface. This is a common misunderstanding of dyslexia; in reality, dyslexia can begin to present itself in preschool-aged students as early as age three. Early identification of and intervention for specific learning challenges can serve to set students up to be successful readers as they progress through their education. And an understanding of how the brain works and what to look for in a child’s literacy development can serve to empower parents (and educators) in supporting a student’s growth as a reader.  Topics: [Kindergarten Readiness](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/kindergarten-readiness) [Early Literacy](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/early-literacy) [Reading](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/reading) [Preschool](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/preschool) [Dyslexia](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/dyslexia) [Continue Reading](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/preschoolers-and-dyslexia) ###### 5 min read ## [From Picture Books to Readers](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/from-picture-books-to-readers) By [Natalie Minch](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/author/natalie-minch) on Sep 2, 2021 8:00 PM [![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/Preschool%20Early%20Readers.jpg)](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/from-picture-books-to-readers) When it comes to the earliest years of literacy with our littles, picture books are what typically come to mind. These books usually contain beautiful, [purposeful illustrations](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/the-power-and-purpose-of-illustrations) that accompany the text that we read to them. Picture books not only help to build those all-important early literacy skills but also help to [create deep and lasting connections](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/books-build-a-lifetime-of-connection). Whether it's a [book about going to school for the first time](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/august-reading-list-for-preschoolers) or [a story about making a new friend](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/august-reading-list-for-preschoolers-0), picture books help to expose our young learners to new concepts and vocabulary, as well as the basic elements of reading.     Topics: [Kindergarten Readiness](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/kindergarten-readiness) [Early Literacy](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/early-literacy) [Reading](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/reading) [Continue Reading](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/from-picture-books-to-readers) ###### 2 min read ## [Books Build a Lifetime of Connection](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/books-build-a-lifetime-of-connection) By [Lisa Golden](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/author/lisa-golden) on Apr 15, 2021 8:00 PM [![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/Reading%20Builds%20Connection.jpg)](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/books-build-a-lifetime-of-connection) We know that early literacy is important and a great indicator of future academic success, but there are many other benefits to young children reading and engaging with books, especially when doing so with a caring adult. Reading offers the opportunity for children and caregivers to experience several elements that strengthen their connection with each other. Topics: [Kindergarten Readiness](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/kindergarten-readiness) [Early Literacy](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/early-literacy) [Reading](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/reading) [Mental Health](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/mental-health) [Continue Reading](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/books-build-a-lifetime-of-connection) [All posts](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/all) [Next](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/tag/early-literacy/page/2) ### Featured ### SUBSCRIBE TO RECEIVE MORE HELPFUL ARTICLES FOR NAVIGATING YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION ![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Dark%20Backgrounds.png) Worthington Christian School is Columbus, Ohio's leader in K-12 grade Christian education. - BLOG MENU - [Navigating Ages 3-K](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k) - [Navigating Grades 1-5](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5) - [Navigating Grades 6-8](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades6-8) - [Navigating Grades 9-12](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12) ###### Contact Us 614-431-8215 [info@worthingtonchristian.com](mailto:info@worthingtonchristian.com) 6675 Worthington-Galena Road Worthington, OH 43085 ###### Subscribe ©2020 Worthington Christian School, Inc. 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