How do I teach phonics to a preschooler?
Phonics refers to a method for teaching the relationship between language sounds and the letters that represent those sounds. By spending quality time reading with your child, including learning opportunities in casual conversation, and reinforcing what she learns in class, you can teach phonics to a preschooler.Letter SoundsSet aside time each day to read to your child. As you’re reading, point to a letter, such as C, and say, “This letter is called [see] and can make one of two sounds: [kkk], when you say the word ‘cat,’ and [sss], when you say the word ‘cent.'” Have him repeat the two words and sound them out. “Don’t expect your preschooler to pronounce the sounds in an academically correct way,” according to ReadingLesson.com. She hasn’t fully developed her hearing and speaking skills, but keep reading to her, and practice sounding out different words, and she will improve.ConversationReading and singing nursery rhymes can help your preschooler learn how to tell the difference betw
