Reading Is Fun

  Most individuals don’t consider the process of learning to read until they decide to begin homeschooling their children. Learning to read is not a ‘natural process that occurs on its own, contrary to popular belief. It’s a complicated one that necessitates the appropriate teaching of phonics (understanding the relationship between letters and sounds) and phonemic awareness, among other skills and tactics. The good news is that, while reading is   a difficult process in and of itself, the methods required to develop these skills are rather easy and straightforward. Try these simple and time-tested ways to teach kids how to read and make it a happy and gratifying experience. Here are ten easy ways to help your child learn to read at home: 1. Develop phonemic awareness through songs and nursery rhymes. Nursery rhymes and children’s songs aren’t simply for entertainment; the rhyme and rhythm help children hear the sounds and syllables in words, which aids in their learning to read. Clapp