

With that in mind, the following steps can help your child make steady progress whenever you’re both ready to start trying. Kids learn at different paces, and the best you can do is support them with the right environment-one that’s encouraging, not constantly comparing them to their peers. Different strategies work for different kids, so always be patient and listen to what works best for them.

You’ll see your child progress over months and years. However, throughout the process it’s important to remember that this will take time. In fact, social media is full of parents boasting how their child can read at two or three years old. Parents are increasingly pressured to make sure their children read at younger and younger ages. There’s an ongoing debate surrounding the appropriate time for a child to start reading. But the reality is, once you know the basic tools, reading can be pretty easy to teach your child. Many parents might feel intimidated by the idea of teaching their kids to read, especially knowing that it’s one of the most important skills a child will ever learn.
