How To Teach Toddlers To Read?

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By Anjana Ns

Tuesday, August 23, 2011, 14:09

Are you planning to teach your toddler how to read? Then here are a few simple tips on teaching toddlers abc and make him read. Sneak a peek.

Most children do not read books before the age of 5 or 6, which is good say child experts. According to many researchers, the baby's brain wouldn't even have neural connection until the age. But some children pick words quickly and read through stuff as the interest to read develops at faster pace for the reasons not known. Look for these instructions to help your toddler read.

How To Teach My Toddler To Read? - Tips

1. If your child remembers the Mc donalds or KFC or his favorite ice cream parlor symbols, it means that the child can remember colors and words. Try making this a learning session and teach him letters and colors.

2. If you are planning to teach your toddler, do not plan timings as your child may not be interested when you want to teach. Bank on the time when he is in a mood to learn.

3. Picture books is best to start with. Make your own story of the picture and narrate it to your toddler. He will enjoy the colorful toons as well as listen to the stories. Helps a great way in teaching.

4. Start with numbers 1-10 and teach him playing games like ludo or numbering each stair of the house and making him climb up and shout the number loud. The kid will enjoy it and as well learn.

5. While teaching alphabets say A – Amma/ M – Ma, this way your kid will relate alphabets and learn well.

6. Make simple songs of the alphabets and numbers and check for other simple rhymes, make him/her sing and he will grasp it in no time.

Remember! your baby can read and teaching is no big deal if the right method is known. Teach your toddler to read abc keeping in these simple tips.