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“» BETTER LIFE WHEN DO CHILDREN USUALLY LEARN TO READ? First off, it's important to remember that not every child takes to reading right away. The idea that your child should be reading effortlessly at a certain age is a myth. Whether they’re early or late to pick up reading has no bearing on their intelligence. So, while it may seem like your friend’s child is breezing through books at the age of five while yours is still getting tangled up in the “C-A-T” of things at age seven, relax. It doesn’t mean your child is any less capable. Everyone learns at their own pace. READING CHALLENGES Between the ages of five and seven, children are just beginning to connect sounds with letters, recognise sight words, and understand the basics of phonics (connecting sounds - phonemes - to the letters graphemes - that represent them). While learning to read can be an exciting milestone, it can also feel overwhelming for some kids. Here are a few common problems children experience when learning how to read: Limited attention span At the age of three to four, toddlers typically have an attention span of six THE IDEA THAT YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE READING EFFORULESSLY Ar A CERTAIN AGE IS AMY Th, EVERYONE LEARNS AT THEIR OWN PACE. to 10 minutes, which isn't much time to focus on a book. By the time they reach age five or six, they can usually manage about 10 to 15 minutes. By age seven, attention spans usually extend to 14 to 20 minutes. But that's still not a lot of time to read War and Peace. TIP: Short stories with simple plots can help your child grasp the concept of storytelling and build their comprehension and vocabulary. Once your child is confident reading short stories, you can move on to simple chapter books. It's not just about knowing the ABCs One in five children find it tricky to recognise letters, a key first step in learning to read. Sure, most kids can belt out the alphabet song like pros, but actually matching each letter to its
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