When should I start teaching my kid to read? - Reading

Did you try to google "reading for kids". I found plenty of websites and also material you could use. I hope this helps and let me know.

It sounds as if your child already has talent, now all you need are tools! It's never too early to teach a child to read. From the time they sit on our laps seeing and touching wonderful board books, they are already learning. Certainly there are materials online that can help, but I'd suggest first starting at your local library. Talk to the children's librarian for recommendations. Let your son choose books from anywhere in the children's section, even if they aren't at his level. Let him take the lead and learn about what interests him. Simple picture books and early readers are probably great sections to make sure to visit with him during this journey. Methods... There is significant debate in the educational community over phonics versus whole language reading instruction. You can try both, but reading with your child, helping him sound things out, and then putting words together one sentence at a time seems to be a good start. It combines the best aspects of the two methods most commonly already debated. Another method you might employ is to use a book on tape along with the words in an actual book for your son to follow along. You can guide his finger along the page with each word. Trust me, it works; at the very least, it can help speed progress. Finally: resources. There are tons of educational companies, but I suggest before you spend hundreds of dollars on early readers to try well-known online auction sites (keyword: early readers), used bookstores, yard sales and/or consignment shops. You'll save lots of money this way...take it from one whose child read at three and who still has the huge collection of full-price books to show for it. All the best to you and your intelligent youngster. Enjoy every moment.

The simple answer to that question is whenever they are ready, and that differs with every child. The best way to prepare them for reading is by reading TO them often as possible with books that interest them on a multitude of subjects just as Kimberly C suggested. When it comes to formal training I'm a strong proponent of phonics but with the understanding that many words do not follow the rules so they will have to be taught by sight. One of the best ways to see if your child is ready for formal training is to try it out. There are a million resources for this but I highly recommend "Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons". No need to rush or push at such a young age, just go at your child's pace. If you find she gets easily frustrated, or doesn't enjoy the work put it away for awhile and try it again in a month or two. I wouldn't worry about writing the letters, since all of the fine motor skills needed for that task aren't fully developed yet. But broad strokes in sand or finger-painting would work well and may actually help in recognizing letters especially if the child is a tactile learner.

I would say from experience you should teach them to read right away. Not exactly TEACH them but by reading to them and helping them to associate words will allow them to read much easier. While some children have trouble sounding out words and really learning, the only and best way to help them is with patience. I find that each child is different and develops at a different pace. With that said, if you feel your child is ready to read then I would start them slowly with just a few words and read the book to them a few times so they can associate the sound of the word with how it looks.

I have a two year old grandson and am already teaching him how to say words, I taught my son who is the father to take his sons hand and place it gently under his neck for when he says a word so that his son can feel the vibration of the word and also to take his hand and place it over his lips so he can feel how the word is being said to better say it. A speech pathalogist taught me this a long time ago with my younger son when he had to take speech therapy and it really helps and works. i also agree with what has already been said and that is take him to the store and let him pick out the interesting stories he likes to read, maybe it is about cars, or trains, or airplanes and read each phrase to him while you point to each word as it is said. Pick a book that has two senteces on each page with big pictures so it will be easy for him but also interesting. Phonics is a very good thing when someone is trying to say a word or even trying to learn a new word or even reading.

Try starting with 'Phonics'. It involves associating the combination of letters with sounds your mouth makes. This is also a good way to build reading and spelling skills.

For me I would help his learn to read by reading with him. I don't believe you need any special "materials" just get some books that he enjoys and read with him. One way to do this is by reading and having him repeat your words through a story. As he practices he'll start to grasp the sounds that each letter makes. Soon he will be able to read most words on his own. This approach is also ideal because not only will he learn to read but he will gain a love for reading as well!

From my experience, teach your child to read as soon as they are interested. The more interested they are, the more beneficial. You don't want it to be a chore because then the chances of success diminish when something is a chore. Once they start to learn to read, encouragement will be the best thing you can do for your child.

Four years old is the perfect time to begin teaching reading by immersing your child in books. Allow your child endless opportunities to explore letters and words in everyday life (magnets on the fridge, street signs, words at the super market etc). Read to your child every day. The more exposure children have to books the faster they will pick up reading words. Begin with teaching letters, then build to letter sounds and combinations, to phonics, and site words. Once your child starts kindergarten express your concerns to the teacher and share what you have been doing at home. Good luck and most importantly enjoy!