I was recently honored to become an expert for the National Association of Divorce for Women and Children, Tina Turbin, a published children’s author. (Click here to read more.)
Tips To Help Your Child Read
The ability to read and to think in creative ways to solve problems are two very basic factors successful people have in common.
As parents, friends, teacher’s leaders in community activities it is in our best interest to help a child to read. We need to help stimulate their imagination so they can think creatively by introducing things to their lives. This is key to know: when we educate our children, we educate and empower our community with intelligent leaders.
Children Love to Learn
Very young babies are enthralled with stories, songs and nursery rhymes. There is a lot that children need to learn before they actually begin to read. A parent can point to pictures and then name them aloud. They will start to learn things about reading even with this small step in the right direction.
When your child sits on your lap as you read, he feels safe, loved and bonded. He also learns that you enjoy reading and spending time together.
Tips to Help Basic Reading Skills
- First they must understand that letters are symbols and each symbol makes a sound. Being able to recognize letters of the alphabet does not mean they can read but it is a necessary start and will help.
- After this is well grasped, then introduce the idea that sounds can be combined to make words that words combine to make sentences, and those sentences have meanings.
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For members…another great article from Tina! (members need to login)
Helpful Tips for Parents and Teachers to Work Together for the Success of the Child’s Education.
