Teaching a child to read can be a difficult task due to language, phonology, and other factors. It can also be difficult to get the child to even want to learn, as some kids don't have the patience for books or lose interest when it comes time to do the reading. To help, this article provides effective hacks to teach your child to read.

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Immersion is key to learning a new language, so programs and experiences are popular. Take time to read with your kids, allowing them to see the words and connect them to the words they hear.

Read together daily

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Label things in their environment with pencil, paper, tape, or a label maker to make reading part of their daily life.

Label everything

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Turn subtitles on and explain to kids what words are to improve reading speed, fluency, vocabulary acquisition, word recognition, reading comprehension, and oral reading.

Turn on Subtitles

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Mary Poppins' wisdom can be applied to learning to read. There are many ways to make reading a game, such as turning card games into reading games, buying fun games to encourage literacy skills, and participating in programs like the summer reading program or the Book It program. Prizes can also be a great incentive for kids to learn to read.

Gamify it

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Take your child to the store and let them pick out a reading buddy who loves being read to. This can motivate them to practice skills they may not have been as concerned with before. Check out our new reading curriculum, which is based on a certified teacher's technique.

Give them a reading buddy

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This program is fun and engaging, making it the most fun teaching reading to children. Swipe up to read more on  5 Hacks for Teaching Your Kids to Read

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