Letters and words and sounds, oh my! Don’t panic,...kick-starting your child’s reading journey is way easier than it sounds.
The best way to set your child on the path to becoming an enthusiastic, curious, and confident reader is to integrate literacy skills into your everyday life...and above all, make them fun.
In Teaching Your Child to Read, you’ll find a modern and straightforward approach to teaching your child early reading skills
You’ll discover:
The number-one thing you can do to raise a confident reader with a natural love of booksHow to recognize reading readiness in your child—and why so-called "milestones" aren’t all they’re cracked up to beAll the background information you need to know to understand how to scaffold your child’s developmentStealth strategies for taking what your child does naturally and turning it into a teachable moment (in a fun way!)The real reason nursery rhymes are so important—and how you can build on the foundations you lay with themEnvironmental print—understand how to use your new best friend!Everything you need to know about teaching your child the letter sounds—and what to do with themSight words’ demystified—plus strategies to help your child recognize themThe most common mistakes parents make when teaching their children to readA wealth of tips, activities, and games for every area of developmentAnd much more.Worrying is a natural part of being a parent. You want your kids to be confident, fluent readers, and you want them to enjoy reading...but do you have the skills to teach such a difficult skill?
Here’s a secret: You do. Set your child up for reading success without delivering a single lesson!
