Learn to Read - World of Words

Here are a few words to create a home rich in words

What You'll Need

• Paper
• Pencils, crayons, markers
• Glue (if you want to make a poster)
• Newspapers, magazines
• Safety scissors

What To Do

1. Hang posters of the alphabet on bedroom walls or make an alphabet poster with your child.
2. Label the things in your child's pictures. If your child draws a picture of a house, label it "house" and put it on the refrigerator.
3. Have your child watch you write when you make shopping or to-do lists. Say the words out loud and carefully print each letter.
4. Let your child make lists, too. Help your child form the letters and spell the words.
5. Look at newspapers and magazines with your child. Find an interesting picture and show it to your child as you read the caption out loud.
6. Create a scrapbook. Cut out pictures of people and places and label them.

By exposing your child to words and letters often, your child will begin to recognize the shapes of letters. The world of words will become friendly.

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Courtesy of Education Publications Center

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