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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...
Jan 25, 2016
Phonics Games and Activities to Help Your Child Learn to Read
Phonics is a vital part of learning to read, and is usually the first strategy children learn in becoming confident lifelong readers. Phonics instruction refers to the process of helping children learn the relationships between letters and the sounds they make. For example, children learn that the letter b represents the sound /b/, and that it is the first letter in words such as ball, boots, bear and bee. One of the best ways for young children to begin learning phonics is through playing phonics games and activities that make the learning process fun and...