Children are taught how to identify the letters of the alphabet in preschool – and they then move onto the sounds of the letters which transitions into learning to read. Sometimes the preschool curriculum does not cover each letter individually or a teacher or parent might want more ideas on how to teach a letter. [...]
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How to Read with Children: Secrets From a Tutor
Reading with children is a simple task, right? Sit down together, open book, read words. Here are a few secrets that can help anyone sit down with a child turn a reading time into a rich learning time. Talk about the pictures. Ask the child questions about what is going on in the pictures. Young [...]
Teach Short Vowel Sounds
Here are some ideas for teachers to teach the short vowel sounds: Use Motions to Teach Short Vowel Sounds: Use the same motions for the short vowels: /a/ is finger under the nose getting ready to sneeze=aachoo, /e/ is making a muscle for exercise, /i/ is scratching for itchy itch, /o/ is making a circle [...]
Free Reading Activities
Website provides free reading activities and lessons for parents and teachers of students in grades k-3.
Sample Reading Prompts
Sample prompts for teaching reading.
