You think your child is ready to start learning to read. It is an exciting time!

What is the best way for a child to learn to read?

You have probably heard that it is important to read to your child and to help him develop an early love and interest in books and stories. No doubt, that an interest in reading is important, but no matter how much you read to your child, they will not simply absorb the skill – reading must be taught. So how can you start teaching your child to read?

Introduce phonics activities to your children early on.
With phonics, kids are taught to read in a systematic, methodical way. Preschool children will learn to read through pronouncing sounds and syllables, in addition to recognizing letter-sound relationships.

• Combine reading a good children’s book out loud with reading worksheets and reading skills activities.
• Tailor a program suitable for your child at home or at a school and teach reading skills according to your child’s learning needs.

• Integrate books and writing skills with your phonics activities to determine what works best for him.
• Compose a short story with your child and have him/her write it down. Sound the words out while writing.
• Build a personal library and have your children manage the library for your house.

  How Can I know if My Child is ready to Learn to Read?

  Here is a reading test you can give your child at home to test their reading readiness. It even includes a recommendation for reading programs at the end.