It is not necessary that your child start school knowing how to read. That’s the teacher’s job. When it comes to the beginning of their school career, children transition much more smoothly having developed social skills such as sharing, turn taking and manners in general; as well as practical skills like good toileting habits and hygiene, as well as the ability to open food packages, for example.
However, helping to set up your child for reading success will certainly go a long way in developing their academic confidence and fostering a lifelong love of learning. As a qualified primary school teacher and a mum of a preschooler with a highly developed reading ability for his age, here are my top 10 tips for helping your child learn how to read.