Discover the art of nurturing your child’s reading skills at home with Spencer Russell, an expert in early literacy development. In this insightful interview, Spencer will share practical strategies for parents to effectively use one-on-one time to support their child’s reading. Learn how to adjust your approach based on your child’s progress, with specific examples and key indicators to watch for. We’ll delve into fun and easy methods to teach letter sounds and navigate the complexities of advanced phonics as your child progresses. Understand the importance of phonemic awareness, including blending and segmenting skills, and how to incorporate these into everyday activities. Gain advice on what to do if your child struggles with reading, the pivotal role of parental involvement, and resources that can aid your efforts. Lastly, explore how to instill a lifelong love for reading in your child, making it a cherished part of their daily routine.
In this video
Reading at home with toddlers and preschoolers, from the signs a child is ready to one-on-one time built around what they love. The interview with Spencer Russell is for parents and covers first letter sounds, blending them into words, and when to teach tricky sounds like the magic e. It also takes up a school-age child who struggles with reading. The talk ends with screens and how to decide on screen time for your own child.
Chapters
- 0:00 Teaching a 2-year-old to read and signs a child is ready
- 5:49 One-on-one reading time built around what your child loves
- 9:54 First steps: letter sounds, then blending them into words
- 13:06 When and how to teach tricky sounds like the magic e
- 17:13 Making it fun with games and clear, patient teaching
- 21:52 When a school-age child struggles: find the gap and teach it
- 28:22 A love of reading grows once reading feels easy
- 34:23 What screens do to children's focus and mood
- 38:28 Deciding on screen time by looking at your own child
