One of the most frequent questions I get asked is, how do I know my child is ready for reading? I don't mind answering the question as it is an important one. Your child will show you the following signs when they are ready to learn.1. Show an interest in books: This may be an obvious one but this is the first indication your child is ready to learn to read. Children who show an interest in books and children who are interested in you reading to them out of their own shows that they would like to read
2. Picture books: Children who like to read a lot of picture books and who are interested in themselves becoming the storyteller, this shows that they are ready to learn to read
3. Understanding and care: When a child can understand what they are reading, they are ready to start learning to read. A child who looks after books by knowing how to turn each page carefully and knows how to take care of book is ready to learn to read
4. Alphabet: When your child knows each letter and sounds of the alphabet they are ready to learn to read. They know how to pronounce their sound blends then this indicates they are ready to learn to read. Your child must have a great understanding of this to move forward with reading
Don't rush this process with your child and understand they will get there in due time. From about the age of 5 to 6 your child will show signs of wanting to learn to read. Encourage this so your child becomes a lifelong reader. If your child is having a delayed issue with reading, please seek help from a professional.
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