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ID:	13533
Author:	tomselwick09
Title:	Helping Your Child Learn How to Read More Successfully
Article:	If you are trying to teach a small child how to learn, the same techniques should be used as if you were trying to teach someone English as a second language. The two are very similar in a number of ways. The key is to be very patient, and allow them to progress at their own speed. The more you build them up and help, the better their confidence will be-confidence is very important when it comes to results. Very young children have a natural curiosity to learn about everything, and they are naturally intrigued by the letter print they see, and are eager to learn about the sounds created by those letters. Encouraging them to look at books is the first step, even if they cannot yet read. It is up to you to create the most supportive environment that excites your child into attempting to read. Reading out loud to them at night is a great way to instill curiosity about books. Make sure that they have plenty of access to books, and magazines to look at. The more you set an example for them, the more they will want to do it on their own. Make reading into a family activity, and spend time playing words games and reading story books. This will not only help your child learn to read, but it will also help them build a rich vocabulary-this will help them in their school work. Teach them language patterns, and help them fall in love with books and reading. It will serve them well throughout their entire lives. Make sure that your child learns how to speak properly before learning how to read. Talk to your child about everything and anything-focus on what they are interested in, to keep they talking and interested. Tell them lots of stories, perhaps about your family, or your ancestors. Sing songs, play games, and make up silly rhymes for them to recite with you. Begin to make reading together part of their daily routine. The more comfortable they become with it, the more natural it will seem to them. Allow it to relax them before going to bed-this will help you to bond with your child as well. Next, help your child develop reading comprehension. Make an effort to question your child on what you have just read. After you read a line or two, pause, and ask your child a question about what they heard. Young children may not catch on right away initially, and it may take a little practice, but they will eventually catch on, and begin to develop a deeper understanding of what they are reading. Reading comprehension will become more and more important as they get older, and will be crucial to their schooling. Standardized testing usually has a reading comprehension section that is very important-it seem either children excel in this area, or do terribly. You can make sure that your child is one of the ones who excels, if you are diligent about practicing with them on a daily basis. However, do not make the practice being boring, or like a chore to them. Keep it fun, interesting, and entertaining. As soon as they begin to tire of it, take a break and switch to something else-you can always go back later once they have released their wiggles. Help your child by using a variety of different kinds of books. Help them to discover what they love, and what is most interesting to them. Try using different voices when you look at books together. The more playful it becomes, the longer they will want to keep doing it. When reading to your little one, read slowly, and point to the words as you go along, to help them make a connection between the words you are saying, and the words you are reading. Always remember that this should be a fun and enjoyable activity for your children, and it should never feel like a "chore" for them. Try enlisting the help of a printing store or company to help you create helpful flashcards and signs to help your child learn and retain new words. Creating fun visuals with the help of a printing company is easy, and can be very effective. Keep with the practice every day, and be patient while the results begin to develop. They will be succeeding in no time, and you will be able to bond with them while they do so. About the author of this article: tom selwick is a business marketing specialist with over twenty years of business marketing experience. he has written hundreds of articles on business marketing and recommends printing greenwich for all your printing needs. contact info: tom selwick tomselwick09@gmail.com http://www.alphagraphics.com/centers/greenwich-connecticut-us162/index.html
Category:	Home: Family
Date:	June 16, 2011 12:03:02 PM

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