Sunday, March 16, 2008

Other online reading program

Hooked on Phonics Lean to Read is one of the program which includes a variety of original books with colorful illustrations and friendly characters that engage readers, and teach kids the basic skills. But, I found it very expensive at $199.95 and it consumes considerable time during shipping.

I prefer ClickNRead over HOP (Hooked on Phonics) as it is very convenient and usable from anywhere in the world. All you need is an internet connection! Also, it is much cheaper as it costs about $59.

Saturday, March 1, 2008

When do kids start learning?

Have you ever thought when does your child start learning to read? Have you ever discussed with your spouse when is the best time to teach our child to read?
Your child starts learning since the time it is born. Reading is one way of communication and you communicate with your child daily. You talk to them; you sing to them, you recite religious verses and good habits to them, you are constantly teaching them the words, their meanings, the sounds.

The key to becoming a good reader is an early and varied exposure to language.
Learning to read for children begins from their ears and not eyes. The foundation for their success in reading is by talking to them, reading books to them and playing auditory games. The more books they read, the bigger their vocabulary becomes.