You're thinking of teaching a child to read. What a great idea Now
all you need is exactly the right blueprint. This easy-to-follow
book is written with two people in mind; you, and the child you're
thinking of teaching. Mother and children's reading specialist
Tracey Wood gives you all the down-to-earth, honest information you
need to give a child a happy, solid start with reading.
"Teaching Kids to Read For Dummies" is for parents of young
children who want to give their kids a head start by teaching them
to read before they enter school or to supplement their children's
school instruction, as well as teachers and caregivers of young
children. Filled with hands-on activities that progress a child
from sounds to words to sentences to books, this friendly guide
shows you how to: Prepare a child to readSharpen his listening
skillsCorrect her errors graciouslyChoose the right booksHave kids
read out loudFind help if you need it
Whether the child you want to teach is two or twelve; fast paced
or steady; an absolute beginner or someone who's begun but could
use a little help, this empathetic book shows you how to adapt the
simple, fun activities to your child's individual needs. You'll see
how to make activities age appropriate, how to add more challenge
or support, and how to make gender allowances if that's
relevant.
Plus, you'll discover how to: Lay the foundation for good
reading skillsTell the difference between a reading delay and a
reading problemHelp your child build words from letters and sounds,
advance to short and long vowel words, and conquer syllables and
silent lettersSelect entertaining workbooks, recycle them, and make
up your own reading activitiesGet your child ready for
sentencesKeep your child reading -- with others or on his own
Complete with lists of word families, phonics rules, and reading
resources, "Teaching Kids to Read For Dummies" will help you make
learning fun for your child as he or she develops this critical
skill
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