| Reading methods are divided into four. The first is | | | | Get Ready to Read", "Learn to Read", "It's Fun to |
| the phonics wherein children are being taught | | | | Read" and "I'm Reading." This is a free public |
| about the alphabet first. From there, kids will learn | | | | service that started in 2002. |
| how to blend letters together. | | | | 3. Learning Abled Kids. This site provides free |
| The second reading method is called the "look and | | | | reading tests that track the reading progress of |
| say" method. This is one method wherein children | | | | dyslexic children. This focuses on three separate |
| are taught how to recognize the whole word | | | | reading skills namely reading decoding, reading |
| instead of relying on the sounds of the letters | | | | fluency and reading comprehension. |
| that form them. This is also that method where | | | | 4. ABC, Mommy and Me. This is a site that |
| teachers pronounce the word and their pupils | | | | teaches children phonics. The tool by David |
| repeat after them. | | | | Lumerman actually helps your kids learn the |
| As for the third method which is known as the | | | | sounds of each letter by simply clicking on what |
| language experience approach, the student | | | | appears on the screen. Click on the upper case |
| actually learns how to read on his own. Your kids | | | | letter and a mommy's voice will be heard while |
| may start drawing some things then you will write | | | | saying the sound of that letter. Click the lower |
| the description of the drawing. You can continue | | | | case letter and a child's voice will be heard instead. |
| to collect all the drawings the child makes then | | | | 5. Learning Planet. This is more than just a reading |
| keep on writing descriptions of that drawing. | | | | website. It will also help if you want to teach your |
| Lastly, the fourth method is called the context | | | | kids how to count. |
| support method. In here, you should encourage | | | | 6. The Hungry Thing. This is one tool that teaches |
| the child to choose books or topics they are | | | | kids to read by using rhyming words. The idea is |
| interested about. Know what your child likes and | | | | to help kids to match pictures that rhyme. |
| then start from simple books with pictures of | | | | 7. Chicken Stacker. This tool focuses on proper |
| these items. | | | | pronunciation of vowel sounds. Let your kids click |
| With all these four reading methods, you will be | | | | over the word that produces the appropriate |
| able to find an available tool online. Examples of | | | | vowel sound. |
| free tools are as follows: | | | | 8. Name Talk. This is a ReadWriteThink tool that |
| 1. Teacher Tap. This is an interactive website that | | | | allows primary or kinder-2 students to connect |
| includes games and other activities that will teach | | | | the letter with its corresponding sound. |
| your kids to read. It also has simulations, quizzes, | | | | There are also reading tools that teach your child |
| puzzles, drills and practice games. | | | | about spelling and reading grammar. Some also |
| 2. Starfall. This is a free website that teaches kids | | | | involve general activities that will teach them how |
| to read with the phonics method. This is | | | | to read. You can also use free online storybook |
| specifically made for preschoolers, kindergarten | | | | sites for this learning endeavor. |
| pupils and first graders. Tools include "ABCs: Let's | | | | |