An effective way of teaching a child how to read is by reading books aloud. This activity can be enjoyable for both the parent and child. Your child will have more fun if you read the book with extra enthusiasm. Keep in mind that your child must enjoy the activity, and they should learn at their own pace.
Find a book that your child loves. Consequently, your child will then pick up the words in the book that he loves. Here are some pointers that will help your child learn how to read.
1Be Animated When Reading
As you read, run your finger under each word, so your child can match the voice to the print. Make animal sounds and use silly voices. Go ahead, and don't hesitate to exaggerate! Doing so will make the story interesting for your child. Make use of the pictures printed in the book.
Let your child identify the things in the pictures. Ask how the pictures are connected to the story. Encourage your child to read with you when you see a repeated phrase.
2Relate Books To Your Child's Life
As you go through the book, find similarities in your child's life and the story. Don't hesitate to stop to entertain your child's questions. Books may help your child convey their thoughts and deal with problems.
Continue reading to your child even if they already know how to read on their own. A child can comprehend difficult stories easier if you read to them. Look for connections between the events in the book and your child's life.
3Listen To Your Child Reading
Let your child read out loud as soon as he learns to read. Doing so will let him look forward to learning new things and will boost your child's reading confidence as well. Develop your child's advanced reading skills by taking turns reading aloud.
Don't let your child lose track of the story by immediately answering his questions about certain words. It is not advisable to force your child to say the words aloud. However, don't stop your child if they wish to sound out a word.
4Listen To Your Child
When your child substitutes words when they're reading, check if it's plausible. Your child may use a word with the same meaning, for example, "dog" instead of "pup." When this happens, there's no need to correct them. If your child substitutes with a word that doesn't make sense ("road" instead of "read"), then ask them to re-read the sentence because you don't understand what has just been read. Know the energy limits of your child.
Stop the reading session when you notice that your child is starting to get frustrated. It is important to shower your child with praise. Keep in mind that you are your child's first teacher. Your child will enjoy the process of learning how to read even more if you give them enough support and praise.
5Don't Push Too Hard
Most kids start reading at the age of 6 or 7 years old. Some kids learn to read by 4 or 5 years of age. Learning to read at an early age doesn't mean being ahead in school. During the second or third grade of school, most of the kids will likely catch up. Your child will lose interest in learning if you force them to read even when they're not ready.
Children will most likely do well in school if they enjoy learning. You cannot force your child to learn. Remember that formal reading education is taught in elementary school.
Children must learn the essential skill of reading. Most kids don't experience difficulties in learning how to read. It can be frustrating for a child to be forced to learn how to read.
Make reading more fun by playing games using books and reading together. Your involvement is important in your children's education. Your child will be successful in school if you instill in them a love for learning.
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