Teaching Your Child to Read

Tip 1 - Identify letters in natural settings and start early

Identify letters in natural settings and start early.  Before our boys were born, we painted and hung large wooden letters spelling their name above the cribs as a decorative accent in their rooms.  I would have never guessed that those wooden letters would have such a learning incentive for Big Brother!  Around age 2.5, he began asking what letters were above his name.  That’s honestly how he learned to spell his name…and he can spell his brother’s name too because he has taken an interest in his letters as well.  In technical terms, this is called “environmental print” and includes all ....

By:  Jenae Jacobson

Tip 2 - Start with bed time stories

Bedtime stories are a good way to get your child used to reading and recognizing certain words. Once he/she forms the habit, it will be easier to read as they grow up.

Tip 3 - Get reading guides for children

There are some excellent reading guides with easy words and big text for reading. Teach your kids the simple words and practice them repeatedly.