It is never too early to teach a child how to read.Learning to read is a big milestone, but it is important that the learning process is fun and engaging for the child.The child should enjoy reading and use the books to gain more knowledge.It will give the child the best chance to learn to read and love books if you remain patient and make the learning process fun.
Step 1: To the child.
Make reading part of your daily routine.It's never too late to read to a child.Babies who are read to have better language, literacy and social skills.
Step 2: An energetic tone is used.
An engaging storyteller will keep the child interested in the book.If the child is too young to comprehend the story, your voice can express happiness, sadness, anger, or many other emotions that will give them some context to look at the pictures.
Step 3: As you read, point to each word.
The child needs to be able to see your finger pointing at each word.He will begin to realize that the lines on the page are related to the words that are spoken if he doesn't understand them.You don't have to give up on the story.You can use rich vocabulary to describe the character.The child's imagination will be stimulated by this.
Step 4: Ask the child questions.
The child needs to be involved in the story.The questions should be simple.If there is a dog in the story, you can ask the child what it is.This will help the child to read better.
Step 5: Give him some books.
Having lots of books to explore will help spark an interest in reading for the child.Babies and toddlers love board books and cloth books.The thicker pages make it easier for children to turn the pages, and these books will hold up better than paperback or hardcover copies.When the child is a bit older, focus on books with rhymes and songs.You can get a library card.You can take the child to the library.The child can pick the book he wants to read at the children's section.It is a good idea to get into a structured routine once a week on a set date.It's fine if he has already read the book.You should let him check out the book at the front desk when he is a bit older.
Step 6: Read books to set a positive example.
A child will be more interested in reading if you notice he is enjoying a book.For about 20 minutes a day, try to read around them.If the child gets curious about what you're doing, you can tell him about the book you are reading, or ask if he would like to read it.
Step 7: The alphabet can be taught.
The child will need a solid understanding of the alphabet to begin reading.The child should develop an understanding of letter shapes and sounds in addition to singing the alphabet.An alphabet book is what you should start with.Play games to make it fun.You can get some alphabet letters for the fridge, cut out a bunch of letter shapes and decorate them with objects that begin with each letter.He can cut out a letter S shape and have him decorate it with star stickers or glue.
Step 8: Make people aware of phonemic awareness.
Phonemic awareness is the process of making sounds out of letters.There are 44 sounds made by the 26 letters of the alphabet.The child can learn to correlate sounds with letters with the help of a list of phonemes.The child should be taught how to say each phoneme.Focus on one letter at a time and teach the child how to say it correctly.Tell him the sound of the letter.The letter A makes a noise.Give him examples of words that start with that sound.ABC Genius and Build A Word Express are both free to download and can be used to teach a child phonemic awareness.
Step 9: The child should be able to sound out words.
The child should be taught to add the ending once he can identify the first sound.Ask the child what the word is after breaking up the letters with a picture.He will be able to understand how letters work together to form words.The child should be able to sound out the words the same way.A two or three word sentence with one syllable words.The child can practice reading a sentence by sounding it out.The Spot series by Eric Hill is a good place to start.They have a lot of words.He should add another syllable once he has the hang of it.The child needs to be challenged to sound out longer words.
Step 10: Teaching sight words.
A child will often see sight words.Plant, father, their and here are some examples of common sight words.Many of the words are hard to say.The best way for a child to learn these words is to see them in the context of a sentence and the object they represent.There are books that teach sight words.Books with sight words are more likely to say that on the cover.Help the child put the sight words on the cards by showing them alongside the objects they represent.The child will eventually associate the written word with the object on their own.If you want to teach sight words, use flashcards.Put the card in the child's hand and say the word.You can use it in a sentence if you spell it out.Then have the child spell the word and then use it in a sentence.The child should be able to identify all the cards.There are games that the child can play to learn.Put the spaces on the bingo board with sight words.The child needs to mark the word on his card.Point out the families.Word families are groups of words that rhyme.The child should notice words that rhyme.Once the child sees the words written and hears the similarity of sounds, he will be able to identify the at sound and how it appears.
Step 11: The reading area should be quiet, free of distraction, and comfortable.
The child could lose focus if they turn off TVs and electronic devices.Don't have any toys that are too tempting to play with.
Step 12: You can begin by reading the book.
Choose a paragraph or page of a book to read.The beginning of the reading helps to set the tone for enjoying the activity together.A good example of fluent reading will be given to the child so they can hear how the story should sound.
Step 13: Ask your child to read.
Your child will pause as he reads.Provide the word for your child when he pauses.He initially cannot read the words.Help read the words correctly by going back and reviewing any incorrect ones.
Step 14: The same stories are read multiple times.
The child will be able to read more words if they practice.The child will eventually be able to read the story better if they go over the same words again and again.The child will need to stop and sound the words out less often because they will be easier to decode.