Reading
Reading together is the best way to help your child become a strong reader.
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Retell a favourite story using your child's name...
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Melissa reads "Picture a Tree" by Barbara Reid.
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Jennifer shows everyone how they hold the "key to the kingdom" with this interactive story.
Six skills that get your child ready for reading
Liking books
Children who enjoy books will want to learn to read.
Knowing words
Knowing many words helps children recognize written words and understand what they read.
Seeing words
Familiarity with printed language helps children feel comfortable with books and reading.
Hearing words
Hearing the smaller sounds in words helps children sound out written words.
Telling a story
Learning to tell a story helps children develop skills in thinking and understanding.
Knowing letters
Knowing the names and sounds of letters helps children sound out words.
Reading tip
Even as a baby, your child will start to learn that printed words have meaning. Use every opportunity to read aloud. While walking or driving, point to and talk about street signs, traffic signs and billboards. Praise your child when they recognize words like "Stop" on stop signs or "Open" in shop windows. Point out labels while shopping.
