Singing
Singing helps your child hear the sounds in words and build their vocabulary.
Related to: Hearing Words, Sing
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands...
Related to: Hearing Words, Sing
Rhymes with actions help children break down language...
Related to: Hearing Words, Sing
Songs with nonsense words and rhymes are helpful for your child...
Related to: Knowing Letters, Sing
Rhymes can also introduce your child to different shapes...
Related to: Hearing Words, Sing
Rhymes with actions help your child break down language...
Related to: Hearing Words, Sing
Rhymes with actions help your child break down language...
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.
Singing tip
Singing songs is an excellent way to help children hear the smaller, different sounds in words because each syllable in a word often gets its own musical note. Don't worry about how you sound—from birth, your child loves to hear your voice.
