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Pre-K Through 1st Grade Reading Milestones

By Alex Temple
December 16, 2024
Learn key Pre-K to grade 1 reading milestones and how early language skills form the foundation for literacy. See what’s typical and how to know your child is on track.

What are reading skills to look for by the end of Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade?

Did you know that your child is already developing skills for reading success? Research has shown that children are building the foundations for language and literacy even before they start school.

Check out what milestones you can look for in Pre-K, kindergarten and grade one to understand if your child is on track with reading.

Keep in mind that every child develops differently, and these milestones may be reached sooner or later depending on the child.

About the Author

Alex Temple is the Head of Marketing at Sprout Labs, where she helps parents understand the importance of early reading intervention, and connect with the right resources to help their children achieve literacy success.

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