Look at the short, sweet lesson 17 to find other ways to strengthen learning. Use these nonsense words that are spelled the way they sound. Put each on an individual card. Watch your child to see how he goes about figuring out each word. The order form is available here .
Adult reading is often a product of identifying first syllable, word shape, and context.
When we really read well as adults, we sort of gobble up the words. You are reading a story to your child and you come to a word your child should know because of the pictures and the plot. Begin a sentence, point to the word, and then ask your child to identify it. Do this often. Write to your local school district and get the check lists that kindergarten teachers use in your district.