Preparing a Child to Read from Ages One to Three

We use reading everyday in life and we usually don't think twice about what we are doing. For children who struggle to read, reading has become a chore and they can get easily frustrated by it or not be able to function in school to the best of their abilities. Teaching a child to read should begin as early as ages one to three. Teaching a child to read at an early age doesn't mean that they will be reading chapter books by the time that they are in kindergarten; it just means that you are preparing them for a life long adventure in reading.

The question still remains for many who are reading this; how do you teach a child to read that can verily even talk? Many think that children learn to read by seeing but they actually learn to read by hearing. A child must hear what you are reading to understand that those sounds go with those words. If you are preparing to get your child ready for reading then this guide is for you, if you want to teach your one year old how to read big words then you fall into the class of people who aren't exactly being logical.

Age one and preparing a child to read

At age one a child will more than likely not know the alphabet or what letters are but there are ways to get your child ready for what is to come. Children learn a lot through memorization early in life and this should not be mistaken with actually knowing the alphabet or what letters are. Although a child may not know what the alphabet is this doesn't mean that you should prepare them with things like reciting the alphabet song or playing other alphabet games. A child this age can verily talk but they will still enjoy listening to you sing to them or read them books.

What you should do at age one

At age one in teaching a child to read you should read books as often as you can. Limiting a child's television time is also essential so that they can learn to appreciate reading. If you choose to allow your child to watch television then you should opt for education videos that teach the alphabet.

Age two and preparing a child to read