Early signs of reading can vary from child to child, but some common signs include:
Interest in books: Children who are interested in books, and enjoy looking at and handling books are often showing early signs of reading.
Recognizing letters: Children who can recognize letters of the alphabet, especially those in their name, are showing an early interest in reading.
Understanding sounds: Children who can distinguish and replicate different sounds in words are also showing early signs of reading.
Retelling stories: Children who can retell stories or nursery rhymes they have heard, even if they can't read the words, are showing an understanding of how stories work.
Pretend reading: Children who pretend to read books, or who use pictures to tell a story, are also showing early signs of reading.
To identify these signs, parents should observe children's behavior during reading activities. Parents can read aloud to their child and encourage them to interact with the story, asking questions about what they see and hear. To nurture reading skills, parents can:
Read aloud: Reading aloud to children, even from a young age, can help them develop an interest in books and reading.
Make reading fun: Choosing books with engaging illustrations and interesting stories can make reading time more enjoyable for children.
Encourage interaction: Encourage children to ask questions, make predictions, and retell stories to help them develop comprehension skills.
Use phonics: Introducing children to phonics, or the sounds that letters make, can help them develop early reading skills.
Provide access to books: Making books available to children at home and in the classroom can help foster a love of reading and provide opportunities for independent reading practice.
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