Are you wondering how to teach a child to read? This short blog post and free ebook will get you started!
I get many emails from parents wanting the answer to this question: How can I teach my child to read?
It often takes me weeks before I reply to their message, because the answer is such a big one. For that reason, I decided to write this ebook.
In it, you will learn the following:
- The essential components of effective reading instruction
- The pre-reading skills your child needs before you begin teaching him/her to read
- How to teach phonics to kids
- Why it’s important that young readers begin reading with decodable text
- How to approach “sight words”
- How to build vocabulary and language comprehension through interactive read alouds
- Tips for building fluency
- How to be an effective reading coach for your child
- A recommendation for a daily teaching schedule
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Inside, you’ll find everything you need to get started with teaching your child to read at home.
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Carol Kumataka
Thank you, Anna. I enjoy your lessons so much. You are very helpful.
Carol
Anna G
You’re welcome, Carol!
Rachel
Thank you for sharing the precious experience with us. From the video clip, I can tell you are a very dedicated mum and also dedicated to teaching.
Thanks for your passion and love in teaching so we can benefit from it.
May you always be happy, healthy and free from worries.
Anna G
You’re very welcome, Rachel! Thank you so much for the kind words!
JY
I am so amazed and thankful for all of your material.
How are you so willing to share your hard work? It truly amazes me. Thank you so much.
I’m am homeschooling my kids and oldest is ready to read. Your resources have been so helpful. Thank you so much. Happy Happy New Year! May God richly bless your family and everything you do.
Anna G
Thank you for your kind words!
Ana
Thank you these are some very good tips. The question that is still in my mind is, what is the right age to start teaching a child how to read? Different people have mentioned different ages but what are your thoughts about it?
Anna Geiger
Hi Ana! I believe it’s about being developmentally ready, not about the age. Check this post for important readiness skills: https://www.themeasuredmom.com/reading-skills-kids-need-theyre-ready-sound-out-words/
Carol Cakiroglu
Thank you for sharing this book!
Anna Geiger
You’re welcome, Carol!
Harriet Russo
Thank you! I join others in appreciating you. It’s a very difficult and time-consuming process. And I want my child to love reading, not hate it.
Heather Groth, Customer Support
You are very right, Harriet! You want to make sure that your child is developmentally ready to read, and that it is an enjoyable thing for them and not a chore. Just a small amount of time each day is enough for practicing the skills with early learners! When you notice that your child is becoming frustrated, you can stop what you’re doing and pick it up again later that day or the next day. 😊