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Feb 28, 2016
Helping Your Homeschooler Learn to Read (Part 2 of 2)
In our [first post](/articles/2016/02/27/helping-your-homeschooler) for home educators, we looked at some useful ways parents can help their child take their first steps towards learning to read. In addition to reading to your child regularly, drawing their attention to words, and understanding the learning to read process, there are many pre-reading activities that home educators can implement regularly to give their child the best chance at achieving reading success. In our second post for 'Helping Your Homeschooler Learn to Read', we look at some fun and easy activities you can start...
Feb 27, 2016
Helping Your Homeschooler Learn to Read (Part 1 of 2)
Many home educators wonder what the best age is for children to start learning to read. The truth is that like all major developmental milestones, children learn to read at their own pace, and there’s no reason to push them into reading any earlier than they’re ready. Learning to read involves several different stages. Most people consider children to be ‘reading’ when they are able to decode (or sound out) new words independently. For many children, this stage usually begins in kindergarten, after they have learned the names of the...
Feb 26, 2016
Home Education Reading Activities and Games that Teach Vocabulary
Home educators know that building a large vocabulary is an important part of reading instruction. As a child’s vocabulary expands, so will their ability to read fluently and comprehend the meaning of texts. There are many fun activities and games home educators can do that focus on building vocabulary in a highly motivating and rewarding way. Here’s what you can try: ### 1. Letter Hunt This word association game is a highly effective way to help children learn and memorise new words. Write down a word and ask your child to write...
Jan 25, 2016
Reading Game for Kids – Fun Reading Games for Children to Play at Home
Learning to read is one of the most important skills your child will learn – and making it fun through simple reading games at home helps them develop a positive attitude towards books and reading. Here are some fun and simple reading games for kids that you can try at home. **[Start your free trial of Reading Eggs here](/blog) to enjoy hundreds of online reading games for kids aged 3 – 13.** ## Reading games for kids ### 1. Letter Hunt Whether you’re taking a stroll down to the local shops, or on a family...