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Learning how to read can be an awesome experience! It should not be boring. It should not be dull.  It should be something we all look forward to doing. Right? Do you remember when you were learning how to read? I was blessed to have a mother who taught me how to read by reading to me. She showed me how to follow along with my fingers as she read each word out loud to me.

She also taught me the alphabet, how to print the letters, and pronounce each letter. Next came blends and syllables. We used rhyming games to increase my vocabulary. Picture books made it easier and more fun than just looking at the words. Then once I learned a few words, I used those words to expand my knowledge. This is where reading to learn begins.

Here are a few of the steps in the learning to read process:

  1. Teach the alphabet. The first step in learning to read is recognizing the letters of the alphabet. …
  2. Teach sounds. …
  3. Teach short, one-syllable words. …
  4. Teach sight words. …
  5. Build vocabulary. …
  6. Build fluency by reading aloud. …
  7. Test reading comprehension by asking questions…
  8. Practice your reading skills by reading simple text and more advanced text

Click on the book, Learning to Read: Favorite Fairy Tales.  This book will build your child’s reading skills. Your child will learn new vocabulary words. The audiobook is amazing. This book will help your child become a better reader. Practice makes perfect! Have fun reading this awesome book with some of the most favorite fairy tales ever told!!!

About Martha Quinn

Book author, licensed teacher, master's degree (Reading K-12, Social Studies 7-12). Former homeschooler. Happily married Christian with two terrific children. Loves animals, swimming, music, fishing, gardening, cooking, traveling, exciting movies, good books, and the great outdoors.

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