3 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD TEACH YOUR TODDLER TO READ

As a teacher and a mother, I know first hand the impact it makes when a child enters nursery school knowing how to read vs when they don’t.

So, that’s one of the reasons why I encourage parents to teach their toddlers how to read before they start school. 

If you have a toddler at home today’s post is for you!

In this post I’m going to share with you 3 benefits of teaching your toddler to read before they start school.

1. The number one benefit is that it makes school easier and more enjoyable. Between reading, writing, math,social skills and following directions. There are a lot of skills your child needs to know. And knowing how to read before they start school eases the stress and helps them focus on things that really matter. 
2. Reading helps kids learn about the world around them on their own. There is a transition that every child goes through in life. From Learning to Read and Reading to Learn! So as soon as we can get kids in the Reading to Learn Stage, the sooner their background knowledge and understanding the world explodes.
3. Your child wants to learn how to read. KIDS LOVE LEARNING ( I know this for a fact, because I work with kids and I see this in every child that comes to our Learning Centre.) Kids love being read to. Kids love Letters and when we do it the right way, not only would they have lots of fun with you, but they finally get to have access to all the things they see us do  the whole time. 

My final thoughts,

Teaching a toddler how to read should be MEANINGFUL!

This isn’t just about reading; it’s about everything that comes from learning to read. Like building confidence in themselves, learning about the world around them, and spending quality time with you. Remember children learn through play so try to make it fun if you’re going to do it! Teaching your toddler how to read should be FUN! 

Watch out for the PART 2 of today’s post next week. I will be sharing how to actually teach them how to read.