Phonological sensitivity - the ability to detect changes in the sounds of words, such as rhymes. Children who can read earlier and more accurately than other children are likely to read more often, enhancing their knowledge of other subject areas. Children with poor reading skills may develop a negative attitude toward reading, which can cause them to fall behind in other academic areas. An estimated one in three children experiences difficulties in learning to read, and the majority of children referred for special education evaluation are referred because of slow reading progress. Teachers and providers can help preschool children develop early literacy skills by using activities that emphasize rhyming skills and letter knowledge, such as playing word games, singing songs, and reading books.
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