Teach kids reading
Intro
Teach kids to read early and playfully to ignite a lifelong passion for reading.
The simplest way to become an early reader is to go through these 3 steps below:
- mastering the alphabet,
- acquiring syllable reading skills, and
progressing to early reader books—starting with simple sight word-based books and gradually advancing to more complex ones.
Most important strive to practice everyday even if just for a few minutes!
How to teach kids reading - Step by step
Level: 0
Age: 2+
The very first step is to distinguish between two letters. Starting with vowels is easier, A and O are my favorite. Having multiple copies of each letter helps the brain remembering.
Level: 1
Age: 2+
Once the first two letters are mastered you can introduce a 3rd letter while still practicing with the previous ones. Here I am introducing vowel sound E.
Level: 2
Age: 2+
Keep introducing new letters and repeating the previous ones. Here I am introducing letter I.
Download here these alphabet cards ready to be printed and cut out. They serve as fantastic tools for helping your child learn new letter sounds through engaging games that enhance memory, making it enjoyable to practice a single letter multiple times.
Level: 3
Age: 2+
Introducing the concept that some vowels have 2 sounds. Here I am introducing short /ɪ/ vs long /aɪ/ I sound.
Level: 4
Age: 2+
Recognizing all the letters of the alphabet and reproducing their letter sound.
Level: 5
Age: 3+
Reading first two-letter syllables and associating words starting with the same syllables.
Here below some additional tools you can also use to have a more enriching experience:
PRO:
⇑ Colourful
⇑ Letters can be explored 3D
CONS:
⇓ Only one unit per letter. Consider buying more than one set
⇓ Kids might recognize letters by their place on the board or their color
PRO:
⇑ Funny stories
⇑ Teaches the basic of reading
⇑ Large collection available
CONS:
⇓ Narrow choice of books
⇓ Not so many sight words available
PRO:
⇑ Nice stories and graphics
⇑ Teaches the basic of reading
⇑ Large collection available
CONS:
⇓ Longer paragraphs, help your child with a pacer (i.e. a chopstick)
PRO:
⇑ Large variety of different books. Find the ones that your child likes the most
CONS:
⇓ Difficult to find large collections to keep your child engaged with the same character all along
Level: 6
Age: 4+
Reading along your children’s first book.
Level: 7
Age: 4+
Reading simple books with phonics and sight words.
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