How do I teach my son how to read and write?

Question

My son is 3 years old and is very smart. He already speaks english and spanish better than I do. I want to start teaching him how to read and write. Is there any sites that assist you for free? I want to do it the right way. I need like a schedule to follow or something and Ideas how to help hime remember what he is learning.

Answer 1

There is an excellent site on Internet that my daughter (5) and my son (3) both use. It is a very interactive site and has the ABC’s, rhymes, songs and a lot more. There are also printable alphabet sheets to teach your child to write, there is also printable reading books that your child can colour in. The site was primarily designed for first grade, but is also useful for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and second grade. This site is perfect for Home Schooling. Both my children have been able to start learning their alphabet, as well as word association, my daughter is starting to recognise small words as well as spell small words. They are both fairly computer literate and hardly need assistance to go through the lessons. I highly recommend this site for small children.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Read, Read, Read! Read lots of books together. Have him retell stories. Work on alphabet symbols and sounds. Start learning some high frequency words (sight words) don't rush though... Too much info will only confuse him. Writing and reading develop simultaneously but each have different developmental processes. If you want him to start writing you should first familiarize yourself with the developmental stages of writing.

I have heard that there are over 80 stages of writing and the first being dots or stabs on the paper then scribbles, then scribbles from left to right, then symbols that look like letters, then letter strands (not words)... etc.

Once he begins to write letter strands you can start to connect the letter sounds to what he is writing and have him start to label his pictures. Another huge part of reading and writing is oral language skills. When he draws a picture talk about it ( more than "I like your picture!")

This is a lot of info but I hope that it helps!

Answer 4

Phonics.

I assume he knows the ABC's. Start him on vowel sounds, then consonants that have only one sound (like D, K etc.). Use words which contain those letters until he can read a new word he hadn't seen yet.

Then work with letters that can sound different, depending (C, G etc.)

Finish it off with diphthongs (Ch, Th etc. and you've just about done it.)

Do similarly with Spanish. I would suggest teaching reading in one language at a time, whichever one he will need the most where you live.

You can use flashcards made from 3x5 cards with a big letter and a small sample word, like

M m
Mom

G g
gato

and so on...

Answer 5

There are so many things you can do! First, read to him and with him as much as you can. Children at this age need to hear as many words and sounds as possible. Later on, it will help him recognize words when he's reading them on his own. Ask him questions as you go through a book - those kinds of questions that ellicit high level thinking and questioning skills. Make reading a game, never a chore, and you'll have a hungry reader on your hands. There are also great sound and pre-school learning software and games that are out on the market and worth the investment. (Although I never had an electronic toy in my house - ever!)

good luck

Answer 6

Most parents assume that because their children can sing the alphabet song that they understand what it means. Often they don't even understand which are letters (w, for example). They'll sing a song because it's a song and not understand the meaning behind it (which also can be awkward depending on your choice in music!).

Start with helping him identify letters. Teach him not only what it is ("B") but what sound it makes ("buh").

Example:
This is a B. It says buh.

Have him repeat it. Then, once he has those down, have him string them along for simple words. CAT, for example, is a very easy kuh-ah-t. Teach him exceptions as you move to harder words.

Answer 7

Let him be a 3 year old for heavens sake! Read to him a lot.
Get a few educational games IF he is interested. Social devolopement is much more important. A child who learns to read at 2 or 3 is no more advanced by 3rd grade than a child who learned to read in kindergarten. You will do more harm than good by pushing a 3 year old to read.

Answer 8

Hey there,
As parents, you're the most important first step in your children's journey into the wonderful world of reading. It is up to you to create the most supportive environment that turns your child on to reading - such as reading aloud to them often during the day and before bedtime, and placing age appropriate books for children around the house, so that the child will have access to plenty of books. Reading often to your child will help develop their interest in books and stories, and soon they will want to read stories on their own.

For a simple, step-by-step program that can help your child learn to read visit this site: http://readingprogram.toptips.org


Regards

Answer 9

Television is produced to the lowest common denominator - i.e., the common IQ of everyone, whereas a written e book is written to the best common denominator

Answer 10

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