| Spending a little time each day getting your | | | | to read? |
| preschooler familiar with words and reading can | | | | 1) Flash Cards - These are a very useful tool and |
| be a great boon for them. When they start | | | | are an essential part of your reading program. |
| school they will be able to tackle course books | | | | Flash cards should be used repetitively a few |
| that many of the other students will struggle with. | | | | times a day. Keep them in a place where they |
| This article offers parents some tips for getting | | | | are easy to access so you can pull them out |
| their child's reading off to a good start. | | | | quickly when you have a free moment. When |
| A child's brain is develops fast and can be put to | | | | your child is attentive, such as at meal times and |
| good use even when they are in the baby and | | | | bedtime, take advantage and use the flash cards |
| toddler stage. Child's brain is often compared to a | | | | during these moments. Be consistent and try to |
| sponge and for good reason, they have the | | | | get a routine going. If for some reason you are |
| advantage of being able to absorb quickly. There | | | | unable to use the flash cards one day, make sure |
| is no need to wait until the child reaches school | | | | you get back into the routine as soon as possible. |
| age, at around 6 years, you can get them | | | | 2) A DVD that a child can follow which is designed |
| started much earlier. | | | | to teach reading is another useful tool. These |
| Teaching your child to read does not have to be | | | | often come as part of a reading kit that can be |
| difficult and with the right technique you can | | | | bought online or at a local bookstore. These are |
| make it fun and enjoyable for both you and your | | | | good for introducing the child to reading because |
| child. It is important that your technique suits the | | | | they are an entertaining, enjoyable and relaxed |
| age and development stage of your child. The | | | | way for a child to learn. The DVD can be |
| key element is to make learning to read simple | | | | watched repetitively too, much like the flash |
| and effective. | | | | cards. |
| What materials do you need to teach your child | | | | |