She has always enjoyed stories and books and earlier today she said "Mummy how can I read these words"?
Does anyone know if there are any age-appropriate reading resources available? She already knows lots of letters and the sounds they make. I'd be really grateful for any ideas! Thank you.
2007-11-14 01:07:47 · 21 answers · asked by Jen 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Go to www.scholastic.com - they have many resources available. 2 is a little young to actually be reading, but if she's interested great! Have her focus on letter sounds and small words. She will not be able to comprehend much (as far as telling you what a story was about yet) but if you get her started with sounds (blends, digraphs etc) then that is fabulous. Yay for parents like you!
2007-11-14 01:12:23 · answer #1 · answered by bryn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she knows the letter sounds, have her sound out three letter words like cat and sit. I have a 3 year old that can read, that is how we started. You can also start showing her the sight words, those you have to memeorize at this age. They don't follow any standard grammar rule or they are words that the kids see alot at this age in reading. You can find a list on line... they generally have 50-100 words on them, but of course you would just start with a few.
Good luck
2007-11-14 01:32:19 · answer #2 · answered by Question Addict 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you remember the Dick and Jane books we read as youngsters? They still have them. That is what I started my son on. They have very small sentences and introduces a new word in every chapter. They work great. If you start them out on rhyming books like Dr. Seuss they will just easily memorize the poems because of the rhymes. Also if your daughter is really interested in learning small words and letters PBS has a great show called Super Readers that can be very educational as well. Good luck. Sounds like your teaching her well.
2007-11-14 06:05:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children really learn how to read, first by memorizing books that you've read to them. Find some of her favorite books, and then read them over and over and over again. She will memorize them, and then start to "read" them. As she does this, then you can go through the words with her, not all of the words, but some of the easier ones. Look for small words, words that really look like the way they are spelled, or really big and silly words that she can remember, and say something like "CAT! Great job!" as you point to it while she "reads" (recites, really). It is the best way to teach children how to read, from what I've been taught. Good luck and HAVE FUN!
2007-11-14 01:15:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
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.
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2014-09-18 00:22:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son was interested in reading at the age of 3 and we taught him to read by using Bob books. He has always had a love for reading. He used to love the Jump Start and Reader Rabbit computer games as well. If she already knows her phonics she is on her way to reading! Good luck!
2007-11-14 01:32:46 · answer #6 · answered by вσуѕяυѕтιмєѕ3 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I taught my daughter when she was 3, mostly the Dick & Jane books (shows you how long ago this was). My daughter was reading the 6th grader's reader TO the 6th graders when she was in kindergarden (didn't make her too popular with her classmates, though). I also taught 6 of my younger siblings with those books, before they entered kindergarden (there wasn't much daycare back then, as there is now). Teach your child the phonetics of a word - sounding it out - and that will take them through life.
2007-11-14 01:16:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh that is fantastic. As someone who works in education I can not tell you how refreshing it is to hear that. Start off with her favorite book. Sure it might be small, but that will be the one that she is most interested in trying.
You could also go to a homeschool store or website and get books about teaching a child to read. They might have some interesting tips.
2007-11-14 01:24:08 · answer #8 · answered by ly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-27 15:22:50 · answer #9 · answered by greta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start off with picture books and get her to explain the pictures which then produce a story. As she improves on these she can try short story books, the ones used within primary schools are brilliant and the levels increase.
Also try number books so she can count but also associate numbers with the numbers spelt out.
2007-11-14 01:11:27 · answer #10 · answered by Betty 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋