When Teaching Your Children How To Read I Would Stick To The Basics
- Date: 2008-10-30 - Word Count: 529
Share This!
And not try and bring in new any ideas for teaching reading. The tried and trusted methods of teaching reading have already taught many, many children so why experiment with new ideas. The number one idea you should be using is reading in bed as often as possible. This way your children get into the habit of reading and hopefully they end up with a love of reading. With so much competition for your child's free time they need a love of reading so they will keep reading.
Another good idea for teaching reading is phonics. Phonics has been teaching kids to read for well over a century and it is very effective. Phonics are a road map to reading, they are the code to deciphering the written word and once your children know phonics they should be able to read anything. I like the Montessori method of phonics but there are many good phonics programs available online and off.
After your children have mastered phonics they can read nearly everything but they don't always understand what they are reading. That is where you or a good dictionary comes in. To save your sanity it is s very good idea to teach your kid's how to use a dictionary or else they will be asking you what this word means all the time. Another good idea for teaching reading is to ask your children to tell you about the story they have just finished reading. This way you will know if your kid's reading comprehension is progressing the correct way. So the good ideas for teaching reading are reading in bed as often as possible, phonics and reading comprehension.
Teaching reading takes time and effort and the best practices are usually what the students like to do. If you are teaching at home you have more freedom and can use whatever best practices you like. But if you are in school you have to follow the politically motivated school rules and they are not always in the best interest of the child.
So sometimes you just can't use the best practices in teaching reading.
Teaching reading using phonics has been around for over a 100 years because it is possible one of the most effective best practices in teaching reading. But it is sometimes not in vogue and then teachers have to put up with whatever best practices are currently circulating around the school boards.
To me the best practice in teaching reading is the Montessori practice of teaching reading. If you have problem readers or student who are getting left behind then bring in the Montessori sandpaper letters and watch the students transform. The only problem is it is not really designed for the classroom. But if you can arrange the classroom in groups with a good reading student in charge of the groups you can use it.
The best students will learn to read no matter what best practice is in use. So we have to concentrate on the students who are having trouble learning to read. And that is where Montessori comes in or you could try a internet based phonics program as they are also very effective.
Another good idea for teaching reading is phonics. Phonics has been teaching kids to read for well over a century and it is very effective. Phonics are a road map to reading, they are the code to deciphering the written word and once your children know phonics they should be able to read anything. I like the Montessori method of phonics but there are many good phonics programs available online and off.
After your children have mastered phonics they can read nearly everything but they don't always understand what they are reading. That is where you or a good dictionary comes in. To save your sanity it is s very good idea to teach your kid's how to use a dictionary or else they will be asking you what this word means all the time. Another good idea for teaching reading is to ask your children to tell you about the story they have just finished reading. This way you will know if your kid's reading comprehension is progressing the correct way. So the good ideas for teaching reading are reading in bed as often as possible, phonics and reading comprehension.
Teaching reading takes time and effort and the best practices are usually what the students like to do. If you are teaching at home you have more freedom and can use whatever best practices you like. But if you are in school you have to follow the politically motivated school rules and they are not always in the best interest of the child.
So sometimes you just can't use the best practices in teaching reading.
Teaching reading using phonics has been around for over a 100 years because it is possible one of the most effective best practices in teaching reading. But it is sometimes not in vogue and then teachers have to put up with whatever best practices are currently circulating around the school boards.
To me the best practice in teaching reading is the Montessori practice of teaching reading. If you have problem readers or student who are getting left behind then bring in the Montessori sandpaper letters and watch the students transform. The only problem is it is not really designed for the classroom. But if you can arrange the classroom in groups with a good reading student in charge of the groups you can use it.
The best students will learn to read no matter what best practice is in use. So we have to concentrate on the students who are having trouble learning to read. And that is where Montessori comes in or you could try a internet based phonics program as they are also very effective.
Related Tags: montessori, teaching reading, learn to read, teaching writing, teach your child to read and write
I'm Peter Legrove and for the last 15 years or so I've been standing in front of a primary school classroom. Now I'm nearing retirement it's time to pass my knowledge on.www.animalsdinosaursandbugs.com/Teaching-Reading.htmThis article is copyright © Peter Legrove. But you can use it as long as you keep the bio box intact. Your Article Search Directory : Find in Articles
Recent articles in this category:
- Effective Online Teaching Aids
LearningTRACS is one of the few "cloud-based" online teaching aids that present text and images as a - Ending Acid Reflux Naturally
Heartburn or acid reflux has been causing complications for people for a long time, however there se - Home Schooling And Discipline
When the child stays at home all day, and mommy is the teacher, there are certain issues of discipli - Distance Education Benefits
Distance edication is a good way to hold track with the long-term goals when fulfilling the short-te - Homeschooling Your Child With A Learning Disability
Making the decision to home school your child is not the easiest decision at the best of times, but - Finding Your Daily Motivation: Homeschooling Challenge
As with any job or task, we often find ourselves becoming complacent and homeschooling your child is - Improve Your Math Ability With Subliminal Messages
Working with even basic math problems can be troubling for some people, and this condition will onl - Dvd On U. S. Constitution Exposes The 3 Signs Of Historical Revisionism Among Christians
"Ismellarat -- An Anti-Federalist Interpretation of American History"is unique as an evangelical vid - U. S. Constitution Fails All 3 Tests For A Christian Government
Patrick Henry is usually lumped in with other founders like James Madison, but Henry never was recon - World Of Books- India Today Book Club
Comic books have been prominent for many years. These are the only books which have got much saleabl
Most viewed articles in this category:
- What Are Really the Best Toys for Your Children to Play With
Christmas MorningEyes wide and beaming with ear-to-ear smiles, a two year old boy and his five year - Unschooling - What Is It
Unschooling is a method of learning that is not set in stone. In fact, it tends to mean different th - Math Word Problem Solving Tips From An Experienced Math Tutor
As a teacher and math tutor, I have seen many students struggle with solving word problems. Who of u - Guide To Homeschooling: How To Teach Unfamiliar Subjects
It is inevitable that as your child advances to a higher homeschooling level, you encounter subjects - Benefits of Home Schooling To Both Parents And Children
Parents choose home schooling for many different reasons. Some families want to build up their famil - How Does Homeschooling Affect College Acceptance
Opponents of homeschooling argue the fact that children who are homeschooled have a much more diffic - Lesson Planning for the Unorganized Mom
You may think that because you are unorganized you'll be facing a next to impossible task, when it c - Multi-Age Home Schooling - Starting And Practicing Algebra
As I'm sure you know algebra and mathematics in general, needs a lot of practice if your child/pupil - What Exactly Is Homeschooling
Homeschooling is really quite simple. It's a process where parents have accepted the responsibility - Homeschool Art Project Ideas
One of the greatest aspects about homeschooling your children is the fact that you can be as creativ