Free Preschool Lesson to Teach a Child Beginning Reading Skills

Teaching children to read can sometimes seem like a hard task. However, it doesn't have to be. When you incorporate fun into learning, a child will be much more receptive to learning and the process will go smoother. This lesson is for a preschool-aged child who knows the letter sounds, but has not used them to form words yet or is just starting to. In this lesson, the child will gain instruction and practice of critical early reading skills and begin to learn how to read.

Materials
this lesson plan
Skip Has Fun (Free Early Reader)
white paper
drawing/coloring supplies
stapler
laminator and sheets(optional, but optimal)

Make A Book Together
Print "Skip Has Fun" from the link above. Make "Skip Has Fun" into a book together with your preschooler, following the instructions included. While making the book, be sure to point out how each picture will go with the words. Making the book will be a fun accomplishment for the child. Many children will desire to read something they have created themselves.

Getting Started
Now look through the book and read it to your child. Point to each word as you say it. Then, point at the picture that represents the word. Read through it again, this time sounding out the words and pointing to the letters as you say their sounds. As you do this, sound out each word slowly once, then faster, then say the entire word, underlining it with your finger. For instance, if the word was "fun", you'd say "f-u-n", slowly, pointing out each letter. Then you'd say "f-u-n" again, doing the same, but faster. Then, you'd say "fun" and underline it quickly with your finger. Once you have done this, it is time for you to try it with your child.