Research shows that parent involvement and early intervention increases a child's performance in and out of the classroom. Children's brains are like sponges until age 6-7. Language development is critical at this time and requires a lot of nourishment in order to grow. Your involvement as a parent is a huge part of this nourishment. You are your child's first teacher. You will also be the one that works with them the longest and who knows them best.
One of the most important things you can do is read to your child everyday. A child learns so much when an adult reads to them. They learn how sounds work, how sounds are linked to letters and what they mean, and how to manipulate sounds to create words and sentence. Their vocabulary will also grow the more they are spoken to and read to both at home and at school. A child needs to hear you read to them and they need to practice reading to you as well. At this age, they should not be reading alone the majority of the time. They need an adult to listen for errors so they are corrected before becoming a habit.
Reading with your child should be fun and bonding time for both of you. They take pride in what they know and want to share it with you. When they know that their parent cares and values their education they are more likely to try their best.
One of the most important things you can do is read to your child everyday. A child learns so much when an adult reads to them. They learn how sounds work, how sounds are linked to letters and what they mean, and how to manipulate sounds to create words and sentence. Their vocabulary will also grow the more they are spoken to and read to both at home and at school. A child needs to hear you read to them and they need to practice reading to you as well. At this age, they should not be reading alone the majority of the time. They need an adult to listen for errors so they are corrected before becoming a habit.
Reading with your child should be fun and bonding time for both of you. They take pride in what they know and want to share it with you. When they know that their parent cares and values their education they are more likely to try their best.