“How old should a child learn to read?” – is a common topic of debate among parents. As early as 2 years old, some children manage to learn reading. Most learn to read during ages 3 to 6 years old, while others take longer time. Actually, there is no specific required age.
When your child starts to interact with people and you’ve observed he’s having logic and reasoning, you can jump start his reading lessons. As parents, we love to have our child take the lead of learning to read. Admit it…you can’t help but get amazed with kids who manage to read fast on early age, and wish our kids have same feat. Nevertheless, don’t pressure your child. It will only affect his self esteem, and hence his learning development as well.
As long as it isn’t a handicap on a child’s interaction at school and in his activities, there is no need to worry. The only ultimatum you have to take note is when your child attends a class where he’s required to read test papers and books without assistance.
Just let him enjoy his journey on learning to read. Give him educational toys appropriate to his age that will encourage learning. There are a lot of toys available in the market that encourages child’s imagination and logic, which aren’t expensive.
Experts also recommend, reading books to your child. Statistics say that children who had bedtime stories learned reading faster than their peers.
It would also help, if you’d give time in accommodating your child’s questions. Have him practice his language by having conversation with you. This way he’d learn more while developing his communication skills. Moreover, you get a bonus of strengthening your relationship with him.
Have him participate on social interactions with other children. This will heighten