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How can I help my preschooler learn to read?

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.

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.

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Sometime around the age of four, your child will begin to take an interest in his name. This is because he is starting to learn letters and can recognise those letters that belong in his name.
Get your child’s attention immediately by whispering to him - this let’s your child think that something fantastic is about to happen!
Most four year old children are just beginning to understand the concept that letters make words, and words tell a story.
At four years of age, most children are just beginning to understand the concept that letters make words, and words tell a story.
You will find that your child is a very willing little helper at this age. Let him help you with anything that you feel he is capable of doing - all these things will help to teach him responsibility.
A typical 4 year old child is usually able to count up to ten or more
At 4 years of age, a child’s learning method is very visual.
By three years old, your child is more aware of colours, and with a little help, he or she should be able to tell them apart, and name them, soon.
A typical 3 year old can hold up the correct number of fingers when they are asked how old they are.
Even though it’s too early for your three year old to learn how to read, you can help kick start the process with a few easy tips.

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