| Teaching children how to read is based on the | | | | they have with letters and sounds, the more they |
| concept of letters and sounds. There are a few | | | | will comprehend what they are doing. Often a |
| ways that you can help your child learn to read | | | | book will be broken down into several teaching |
| using simple strategies. When your little one begins | | | | strategies, it is recommended that a child learn |
| to read on their own, you will feel amazed at the | | | | one area of reading before starting a new topic. |
| progress and feel thankful for all the work that | | | | When a phonics book is divided into separate |
| was put into it. | | | | components, it can assist the child with learning in |
| Before a child can read, they have to make the | | | | a way that suits their learning needs. |
| connection between the sounds that letters make | | | | The best way to have your little one reading, is |
| and the letter itself. Once a child realizes that the | | | | to practice every night. You can help them do |
| sound and letter go together, it can be a helpful | | | | some work sheets during the day, and then read |
| step toward putting sounds together. | | | | together at night before bed. The more that |
| There are lots of phonic books available that can | | | | reading takes place together, the higher the |
| help your child learn the steps toward reading | | | | chance of early reading. Helping your child learn to |
| independently. They will first begin to recognize | | | | read, takes patience and time. If your child has a |
| that letters have sounds and begin to memorize | | | | hard time picking up a new skill, then just keep |
| what they are. A book that features fun activities | | | | going over the same concept until they |
| for children, will motivate them to want to learn. | | | | understand it. When a child feels successful at |
| A good phonics reading material will feature lots of | | | | something, they will be more inclined to stick with |
| repetition, so that your child really understands | | | | it. |
| what is trying to be taught. The more practice | | | | |