This guide focuses on one part of the early-reading system and connects it to the skills around it.
What to work on
Keep practice explicit and manageable. Model the skill, let the child try it with support, and revisit it in words or meaningful text where appropriate.
Connect the skill to reading
Isolated drills are not the destination. The aim is to help children coordinate print, spoken language, word recognition, and meaning while reading.
Keep practice sustainable
Short, focused practice that can be repeated is usually easier for a family to maintain than an elaborate routine. Adjust the task when it is consistently too easy or too frustrating.
Keep exploring
How to Teach a Child to ReadStart with sound awareness, letter-sound links, decoding, word recognition, connected text, vocabulary, and comprehension.Phonics for ParentsUnderstand phonics, letter-sound relationships, decoding, blending, and how these skills connect.Foundational Reading SkillsSee how sound awareness, phonics, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension fit together.Reading Practice at HomeA manageable home reading routine for beginning readers, with practice ideas and next steps.