We all teach our kids how to sing the Alphabet Song. But there are other ways to teach toddlers about letters and letter sounds--the building blocks of reading. Here are some games that you can do at home. Alphabet Sounds An important step in language development is to realize that every letter has a sound, and to differentiate among the different sounds. Alphabet books … [Read more...] about Games that teach your toddler about letters
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What kind of books can I get for my toddler?
Look for books that have large, colorful pictures, large words, and repetitive phrases. Ideally, the photos should be descriptive and "match" the sentence. One good example is "Duck, Duck Goose." Your toddler will soon get the idea that the words are related to the photos, and once he memorizes the sentences, will be able to "read" along with you. One good example is … [Read more...] about What kind of books can I get for my toddler?
How to teach your toddler to recognize letters
We can sing 'The Alphabet Song' until we're blue in the face, but even if our kids can repeat the song after us, they may not realize those sounds are connected to letters, and the letters are combined to make words. These tips can help your child recognize letters and letter sounds, through activities that are completely age-appropriate. Best of all, they're fun—so even if … [Read more...] about How to teach your toddler to recognize letters
How to improve your reading speed
Reading is a very pleasurable pastime and as a skill, it is practically indispensable. But reading is a skill that can still be improved. Reading at a fast pace has a lot of benefits – you get to save time, you are able finish more reading materials, and you gain more free time as well. Learning to read fast gives a particular advantage to students who need to pore over a huge … [Read more...] about How to improve your reading speed
Tips on discovering your child’s reading level
Reading is not just an isolated skill that has no bearing on other aspects of your life. For example, reading is used as one way of determining a person's comprehension skills. That's why children should be encouraged to read. But it is very important to consider the reading level of the child to ensure that the correct reading materials are given to him. … [Read more...] about Tips on discovering your child’s reading level