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Teaching a 6 year-old to read is one of the most important things you can do as a parent. It can affect their chances of employment, performance in school, and even their ability to live a happy life. <\/span><\/p>\n However, teaching them to read isn’t always easy. With so many different opinions being thrown around, it’s even harder to know where to begin.<\/span><\/p>\n That’s where this article comes in!<\/span><\/p>\n We’ll show you step by step how to teach your 6 year old to read and why doing so is so important.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/advancedmoms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/howtoteach6yearoldread.jpg” alt=”The featured image for the article on how to teach a 6 year old to read showing a mother and daughter reading in a park” title_text=”howtoteach6yearoldread” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#9EC999″ hover_enabled=”0″ box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|10px||10px|false|true” link_option_url=”https:\/\/advancedmoms.com\/go\/children-learning-reading-official” 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=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”14px” body_line_height=”1em” background_layout=”dark” text_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 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=”4.14.7″ _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=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”14px” body_line_height=”1em” background_layout=”dark” hover_enabled=”0″ text_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||10px|false|false” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/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=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_option_url=”#article” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#ffffff” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”35px” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”14px” body_line_height=”1em” background_layout=”dark” hover_enabled=”0″ text_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding_phone=”|||10px|false|false” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Read this article<\/strong><\/p>\n Continue reading the article<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.10.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.10.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.10.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_type=”circle” module_id=”article” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” ul_text_color=”#9282A6″ ul_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#9282A6″ header_3_text_color=”#9EC999″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n At the age of 6, most children are in grade 1. They are working on mastering basic reading<\/span> skills<\/span>, including reading<\/span> short vowel words and letter sounds<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n If they’re still in kindergarten<\/span>, they will be learning<\/span> pre <\/span>reading<\/span> skills<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n So while they may not be reading<\/span> fluently at 6 years old, they should have a basic reading<\/span> foundation in place.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_type=”circle” _builder_version=”4.10.6″ _module_preset=”default” ul_font=”|600|||||||” ul_text_color=”#9282A6″ ul_font_size=”16px” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#9EC999″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Because 6 year-olds are very impressionable, it’s critical to make sure they’re exposed to a wide range of topics and reading<\/span> materials.<\/span><\/p>\n Making time for teaching your young <\/span>child<\/span> how to read should be a priority!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_type=”circle” _builder_version=”4.10.6″ _module_preset=”default” ul_font=”|600|||||||” ul_text_color=”#9282A6″ ul_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#9282A6″ header_3_text_color=”#9EC999″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n While kids progress in reading<\/span> at their own pace, many reasons may explain why some 6 year-olds struggle to read.<\/span><\/p>\n Children may struggle with reading<\/span> because they:<\/span><\/p>\n If you suspect your child<\/span> is struggling with reading<\/span>, consider asking the school for screening by the literacy<\/span> department. If your child<\/span> does have issues with reading<\/span>, it’s important to get help early to learn how to overcome them and enjoy reading<\/span> for life.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/advancedmoms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/momandsonreadingonsofa.jpg” alt=”A mother helping her son read on the sofa” title_text=”momandsonreadingonsofa” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.10.6″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text ul_type=”circle” _builder_version=”4.10.6″ _module_preset=”default” ul_font=”|600|||||||” ul_text_color=”#9282A6″ ul_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#9282A6″ header_3_text_color=”#9EC999″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Before we get into the actual steps of teaching your child<\/span> to read, it’s crucial for you as the parent to always:<\/span><\/p>\n This is important because the best way to teach kids something is by showing them you believe in their ability. If they see your attitude change when it comes time to help them with reading<\/span>, they will be less likely to want to learn.<\/span><\/p>\n It’s also vital to pick the right time and place to teach them. You don’t want distractions such as the television, other children, or music playing in the background. It needs to be a quiet, distraction-free zone so your child<\/span> can fully focus on what you’re teaching them.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_type=”circle” _builder_version=”4.10.6″ _module_preset=”default” ul_font=”|600|||||||” ul_text_color=”#9282A6″ ul_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#9282A6″ header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#9EC999″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Phonemic awareness<\/span> is the foundation of all reading<\/span> skills<\/span>. <\/span>It’s something you should start with when you’re trying to teach a 6-year-old how to read or helping them overcome reading<\/span> struggles.<\/span><\/p>\n Phonemic awareness<\/span> is the ability to hear and tell the difference between different sounds in words.<\/span><\/p>\n The first step to phonemic awareness<\/span> is helping your child<\/span> develop an ear for the sounds that each letter makes.<\/span><\/p>\n Phonics is another crucial literacy<\/span> skill that can be taught at any age but is vital for children in grade 1 and up.<\/span><\/p>\n Phonics is the link between sounds, letters, and words. The purpose of phonics is to help children understand how letters represent different speech sounds in words. They do this by associating the sounds with particular letters to form words.<\/span><\/p>\n Phonics also helps kids learn to blend or combine letter sounds<\/span> into whole words and decode words into individual letter sounds<\/span>. For example, “cat”<\/strong> is broken down into \/c\/ \/a\/ \/t\/<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n Learning<\/span> phonemic awareness<\/span> and phonics requires explicit instruction, so give your child<\/span> fun and formal phonics-based reading<\/span> lessons every day at home. This will help them build a strong base for future learning<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_type=”circle” _builder_version=”4.10.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#9EC999″ ul_font=”|600|||||||” ul_text_color=”#9282A6″ ul_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#9282A6″ header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#9EC999″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Don’t worry;<\/strong> if you don’t know where or how to teach phonemic awareness<\/span> and phonics, keep reading<\/span> because we have an excellent recommendation later in this article.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_type=”circle” _builder_version=”4.10.6″ _module_preset=”default” ul_font=”|600|||||||” ul_text_color=”#9282A6″ ul_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#9282A6″ header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#9EC999″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The tips we will now discuss are also important and should assist in:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/advancedmoms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/girllearningphonics.jpg” alt=”A father and daughter learning phonics with flashcards” title_text=”girllearningphonics” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.10.6″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text ul_type=”circle” _builder_version=”4.10.6″ _module_preset=”default” ul_font=”|600|||||||” ul_text_color=”#9282A6″ ul_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#9282A6″ header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#9EC999″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Sight words<\/span> are high-frequency words seen most often in reading<\/span> and common words that can’t be sounded out.<\/span><\/p>\n It’s best to start with just a few sight words<\/span>, ensuring that your child<\/span> has memorized them before moving on to new ones.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_type=”circle” _builder_version=”4.10.6″ _module_preset=”default” ul_font=”|600|||||||” ul_text_color=”#9282A6″ ul_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#9282A6″ header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#9EC999″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Studies show that children who enjoy reading<\/span> in early grades are more likely to perform well in school.<\/span><\/p>\n But this doesn’t always happen without help!<\/span><\/p>\n That’s why you must read with your child<\/span> every day! We know it’s hard to find the time, but the bond you’ll build is priceless. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Reading<\/span> to children is an excellent way to open their minds to new concepts, expand their imagination, and help them grow.<\/span><\/p>\n To ensure your child<\/span> is reading<\/span> at a high level, they should be reading<\/span> for at least 10 – 20 minutes per day. You can’t expect them to absorb everything they read in one sitting, so making sure they’re reading<\/span> throughout the day will ensure they’re learning<\/span> new vocabulary and making connections with the text.<\/span><\/p>\n Many children struggle with reading<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span>comprehension<\/span><\/span>, but reading<\/span> aloud with your child<\/span> can help them understand what they are reading<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n Make reading<\/span> fun for them – don’t force it. Reading<\/span> aloud should be something you do for enjoyment and not punishment.<\/span><\/p>\n If they aren’t in the mood to read, you can always take a break and try again later.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_type=”circle” quote_border_color=”#F1B8BB” _builder_version=”4.10.6″ _module_preset=”default” ul_font=”|600|||||||” ul_text_color=”#9282A6″ ul_font_size=”16px” quote_font=”|600|||||||” quote_text_color=”#F1B8BB” quote_font_size=”18px” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#9282A6″ header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#9EC999″ quote_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.05em” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0.05em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The more you read to your child<\/span>, the more they are likely to read on their own<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_type=”circle” _builder_version=”4.10.6″ _module_preset=”default” ul_font=”|600|||||||” ul_text_color=”#9282A6″ ul_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#9282A6″ header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#9EC999″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Read one page aloud to your child<\/span> with him following along, then have him read the next page. You can even read some pages together as well!<\/span><\/p>\n Keeping your child<\/span>‘s attention can be difficult when they aren’t interested in the topic at hand.<\/span><\/p>\n To help ensure your child<\/span> continues with their daily reading<\/span> sessions over time without losing interest early on, make sure you read books about subjects they enjoy instead!<\/span><\/p>\nShould my 6 year-old be reading<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
Why it’s essential for 6-year-old kids to learn how to read.<\/h3>\n
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My 6 year-old is a struggling <\/span>reader<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Tips on teaching your 6 year old to read<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Focus on Phonemic Awareness<\/span> and Phonics<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Build-up Sight Word Knowledge<\/span><\/h3>\n
Read with Your Child<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
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