The ability to read is arguably one of the most important skills your child can have.
They will start to learn when they join nursery or school, but you can help them at home as well, to give them a head start.
It’s never too early to start! Read on for some advice from a childcare provider in Kew.
Read with your child
Reading to your child is a fantastic way to introduce them to new words and different sounds, so be
sure to make this a regular part of your routine.
As they get older, you can get them more involved by stopping and asking them if they know what certain words mean or if they can sound them out, but whilst they’re young reading to them is a great place to start.
Sound out the words phonetically and see if they can copy you.
Don’t just read fictional books with them though; next time you’re baking read the recipe together.
Make sure they have access to lots of reading materials, like magazines etc. Even singing nursery
rhymes will help them with their vocabulary and sounds.
Play word games
As your child gets a little older and more familiar with reading, you could help them by introducing
them to various games.
Scrabble and Boggle are good options, or even something as simple as a word search.
There are also lots of apps and online games that help with phonics and reading comprehension, so have a look into your options.
Be patient
Your child won’t be a master of reading overnight, it’s something they will become gradually better
at with time and practise.
With that said, try and be patient with them and don’t put too much pressure on it. All children learn at their own pace so take your time and try and have fun with it!
Disclosure: this is a collaborative post