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You may be asking yourself, “Is teaching a three year old to read possible?”<\/p>\n
There are many questions as well as doubts about whether or not they can learn at this age. In this blog post, I will show you why teaching a three-year-old child how to read is possible and what the recommendations are if you decide to start early on your child’s reading journey.<\/p>\n
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Best Rated<\/strong><\/p>\n See the Best Rated Reading Program<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_option_url=”#quiz” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#ffffff” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”35px” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”14px” body_line_height=”1em” background_layout=”dark” text_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Take Quiz<\/strong><\/p>\n Discover the ideal reading program for you & your child<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_option_url=”#checklist” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#ffffff” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”35px” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”14px” body_line_height=”1em” background_layout=”dark” hover_enabled=”0″ text_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n FREE Checklist<\/strong><\/p>\n Get our FREE checklist for raising a little reader<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#9282A6″ header_3_text_color=”#9EC999″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n There is plenty of evidence to prove that three year olds can read. However, this is not the norm. The usual age for a child to start reading is around the age of five.<\/p>\n And there’s nothing wrong with waiting for your child to be older before beginning with reading lessons.<\/p>\n Your child needs to be receptive to learning how to read before you start teaching them how. One way to see how receptive they are is by how they react when you point out words, signs, and labels on objects.<\/p>\n If your child seems very interested in the written word, then it’s time to teach them how, because early reading has numerous benefits<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#9282A6″ header_3_text_color=”#9EC999″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Yes.<\/p>\n Many studies indicate that it’s possible to teach a three year old how to read.<\/p>\n There are two requirements for success.<\/p>\n The first requirement is the parent needs the child’s attention.<\/p>\n The second requirement is that the parent needs to work with the child regularly to teach them how to read.<\/p>\n It is possible, but it can be difficult for a parent to do this without outside help. You need patience and plenty of one-on-one time with your child.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ module_id=”checklist”] <\/span><\/p>\n Asking how to introduce a three year old to reading is a question that may cause some skepticism. Because it’s believed by many that children this age have not acquired the necessary skills for learning how to read. <\/span><\/p>\n There are a few different ways you can approach teaching a three year old how to read. The first step in how you can do this is by focusing on the alphabet. Draw pictures of various objects and write acronyms representing the word alongside them.<\/span><\/p>\n For example, an apple would be “a-p-p-l-e.” <\/em><\/p>\n Once your child has become familiar with these words, they will be able to learn how to read them on their own.<\/span><\/p>\n It is also crucial for parents at this age not to force reading. Let them explore how they want to learn and how they find it enjoyable.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#9282A6″ header_3_text_color=”#9EC999″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Books are a great way to help stimulate a child’s imagination and interest in reading. <\/span><\/p>\n It is vital to make sure that if you’re encouraging your three year old to read, they should be reading age-appropriate books.<\/span><\/p>\n If you can find books in the same genre as what your three year old is interested in, that will work wonders for both of you.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/advancedmoms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/siblingsreading.jpg” alt=”Little sister sitting on the sofa reading a book with her big brother” title_text=”siblingsreading” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_text_color=”#9EC999″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n One great thing about alphabet books is that they can be read by a three year old. Alphabet books can also help the three year old learn how to read the different letters from A to Z.<\/span><\/p>\n They can also teach how to recognize the letters in written text too.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_text_color=”#9EC999″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n The rhyming books can help to reinforce how certain words sound and how they work together.<\/span><\/p>\n The books are also fun for three year olds because they are often about topics that they enjoy learning about, like animals or colors.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_text_color=”#9EC999″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Picture books are a great way to help a three year old learn how to read. They can also have pictures that the child can identify with.<\/span><\/p>\n Whether they’re drawings or photographs, the picture books provide enough text without overwhelming your child.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_text_color=”#9EC999″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n The storyboard books are similar to the picture books in how they can help a three year old learn how to read. The difference is that there will be fewer words per page, so it can be easier for a three year old to read. <\/span><\/p>\n A short storyboard book can also provide captivating images and unexpected endings.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#9282A6″ header_3_text_color=”#9EC999″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Read aloud with your three year old every day and talk about what you read. Try to have a conversation with your young child.<\/span><\/p>\n Look at:<\/span><\/p>\n Here are some of the benefits of reading aloud: It exposes your child to new vocabulary. This will expand their vocabulary and make it easier for them when they enter school because they will learn how the reading and spelling of words much more easily. Reading together with a parent is also an opportunity for bonding; storytime after bedtime fosters emotional closeness. It can also teach how to read aloud and follow spoken words with sounding out letters or symbols on paper. Reading together teaches children how to listen attentively, which is an essential skill for developing literacy skills. Even if the child does not become literate in their early years, they should be exposed to books and how things work in the world of reading. Reading together can help build a child’s self-esteem by helping them understand how important the written word is in their lives.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/advancedmoms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3yearoldreadingoutside.jpg” alt=”3 year old boy reading outside in the park with his mom” title_text=”3yearoldreadingoutside” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_text_color=”#9EC999″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Phonics is the most effective method of teaching reading.<\/span><\/p>\n Phonics is how the letters and letter combinations are used to represent sound. When we read, we don’t see how the words sound when we read them- this can be confusing for younger readers. Phonics helps kids learn how to ‘sound out’ words by recognizing each letter sound and how they correspond with what you hear in words.<\/span><\/p>\nCan three year olds read?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Is it possible to teach a three year old how to read?<\/h2>\n
How to introduce a three year old to reading<\/span><\/h2>\n
What books should a three year old be reading?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Alphabet books<\/span><\/h3>\n
Rhyming books<\/span><\/h3>\n
Picture Books<\/span><\/h3>\n
Short-story board books<\/span><\/h3>\n
How can I teach my three year old to read?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Read aloud with your three year old every day<\/span><\/h3>\n
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