Before your child actually learns to read, the first thing you should do is make sure that she loves books and stories, and is excited about learning the mechanics of reading. Here are a few things you can do to get your preschooler excited about reading:
Make reading time bonding time. Establish a routine for reading together. During a quiet, peaceful time of the day, find a comfortable place where you and your child can read a book together and talk about the story.
Make reading time bonding time. Establish a routine for reading together. During a quiet, peaceful time of the day, find a comfortable place where you and your child can read a book together and talk about the story.
Become library buddies. Take your preschooler to the library as often as possible. Don’t limit her exploration. Show her the entire library. When she sees the big books that the big kids are reading, it may encourage her even more.
Talk, talk, talk…While reading to your child, stop and have discussions about the pictures and what is happening in the story. This is important as pre-reader uses pictures and other parts of the story as clues when they are learning to read.
Read, read, read… Show your child that reading is an important part of everyday life. When you are on your walk, point out the street signs and read the names to her. When you are in the grocery store read the back of the cereal box to her. Everything you see with text presents you with an opportunity to teach.