Welcome to the fantastic world of teaching reading!
It never gets old.
Teaching literacy is one of our most important jobs as homeschool parents, but the prospect can be daunting.
Where do you start?
How do you go from letter recognition to reading books?
What kinds of things will help a struggling reader?
This post will share some simple strategies and tips for teaching reading to young learners.
Weve also got loads of free resources to help at every step of the way.
Are you ready to dive in?
It helps develop essential critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
It opens the door to a world of knowledge.
So, where do you start?
Before a child can start to tackle reading, they need a solid foundation.
This is one of the most critical steps to teaching reading.
Youll begin by working on the following pre-reading skills with your child.
Read our post on phonological awarenessto learn more.
It includes recognizing that print is read from left to right and top to bottom.
It is the awareness that written words carry meaning and differ from pictures.
Also, that words are separated by spaces.
Children demonstrate print awareness when they hold a book correctly and turn the pages in the right direction.
You may have noticed your preschool child pretend to write as they scribble on a page.
At other times they have picked up a well-known book and recited the story from memory.
These activities show that your child is developing print awareness.
They are starting to understand that words have meaning and are connected with the story.
You will be working on several different things.
Remember to keep reading aloud and providing books.
What Are Phonics And Decoding?
Phonics:Phonics is the relationship between letters and the sounds they make.
This helps children learn to read by sounding out words.
Then dive intoHow to Teach Phonics Step-by-Step
How Do You Teach Phonics And Decoding?
Teaching Sight Words
Sight word instruction will occur alongside phonic work.
There is a place for both in a balanced curriculum.
What Are Sight Words?
Sight words, also known as high-frequency words, are the most commonly used words in the English language.
Children who can quickly identify and read sight words without sounding them out will progress rapidly in their reading.
Read our post to learn more about sight words.
Even knowing the first 25 sight words can significantly impact reading abilities.
Sounding out each word on a page may help you read, but it is slow and tedious.
Imagine how discouraging it would be?
Children who can recognize most of the words on a page will be encouraged to keep reading.
It will improve reading fluency and make reading a more enjoyable and rewarding experience.
Work onSight Words for Kidswith free printable worksheets and awesome activities!
How Do You Teach Sight Words?
Practice Makes Perfect
When it comes to learning sight words, practice is vital.
Consistently incorporating sight word practice into a childs daily routine is essential for success.
With sight words, theres no one size fits all approach every child responds differently to different teaching techniques.
So be patient and creative while you find what works best for them.
Games Are Your Secret Weapon
Games are an excellent way to engage children and make learning fun.
Incorporating interactive games into the learning process allows children to practice sight words without realizing theyre learning.
Using sight words in their own writing helps children internalize them.
Additionally, writing the words helps build muscle memory, helping fix the word in the childs brain.
Teaching Comprehension
What is Comprehension?
Comprehension refers to a childs ability to understand, and make meaning from, what they read.
Good comprehension skills are essential for children to read and learn effectively.
It is an important part of teaching reading.
How Do You Teach Comprehension?
Supporting Struggling Readers
Some children take to reading quickly and have no problems.
Others need help with reading.
They find it challenging to keep up with their peers and make progress in their reading abilities.
This section will discuss some of the common challenges struggling readers face.
With the proper support and encouragement, all children can learn to read and become confident readers.
Download what you need today and get your child reading!
