How to Teach Kids to Read 10 Simple Steps For Home

1. Use songs and nursery rhymes to build phonemic awareness

2. Make simple word cards at home

3. Engage your child in a print-rich environment

4. Play word games at home or in the car

5. Understand the core skills involved in teaching kids to read

6. Play with letter magnets

7. Harness the power of technology to keep your child engaged

8. Read together on a daily basis and ask questions about the book

9. Play games to memorize high-frequency sight words every day

10. Be patient; the best way to teach kids to read is to make it fun!