When reading to your child (o-5 yrs) try pointing to the words at the same time. This will help your child build their phonemic awareness or sound/symbol association. Phonemic awareness allows children to sound out words. It helps in reading fluency and by modeling reading strategies it promotes their interest in literacy. After a few times reading using this method, have the child point to the words while you read. Use pointers with familiar characters on it- makes it fun.
Children who have reading difficulties in the primary grades often had limited early literacy learning experiences. (Sara Gable, Ph.D., state specialist & associate professor, Human Development and Family Studies, College of Human Environmental Sciences, University of Missouri) It is important to set aside 5-10 mins a day for reading with your child. You know how you should have a schedule before you put your child to sleep, why not include story-time and use this method? Start now if you haven't, it is never too late. You will be amazed of how much they pick up: all the cues and skills you are teaching them by just reading to them. Parents provide practice in the foundational skills that young children need when they begin formal reading instruction in school
Children who have reading difficulties in the primary grades often had limited early literacy learning experiences. (Sara Gable, Ph.D., state specialist & associate professor, Human Development and Family Studies, College of Human Environmental Sciences, University of Missouri) It is important to set aside 5-10 mins a day for reading with your child. You know how you should have a schedule before you put your child to sleep, why not include story-time and use this method? Start now if you haven't, it is never too late. You will be amazed of how much they pick up: all the cues and skills you are teaching them by just reading to them. Parents provide practice in the foundational skills that young children need when they begin formal reading instruction in school