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“The child begins to perceive the world not only through his eyes but also through his speech."-Lev Vygotsky
Russian Developmental Psychologist Lev Vygotsky (1978) believed strongly that community plays a central role in the process of "making meaning." He theorized that children use their language experiences to become aware of their own thinking so they can link their ideas to the ideas of others, a process which serves to expand their own thoughts and learning.
Following this theory, when second and third graders have multiple opportunities to pair with or 'buddy read' with preschoolers, children in both age groups feel more successful about their reading abilities. We observe that children learn and build confidence as they interact and converse with more knowledgeable peers in a relaxed, comfortable environment with no pressure.
Younger children are sometimes easily frustrated when they don’t know a letter combination or sound or the meaning of a word or phrase, but having a reading partner makes it an enjoyable and positive reading experience and helps support the entire learning process.
Learn More About The Buddy Reading Project here.
Further Reading:
Book Buddies (Berks County PA)
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