Be careful not to choose reading material that is too difficult as this will frustrate the new reader. The first step is to consult with your teacher. Ask what you can do to help your child at home. Both auditory and vision problems can cause difficulties in learning to read. The term dyslexia, seeing letters or words reversed or upside down, is oftentimes used when a child has reading difficulties.
Many young children write letters or numbers backwards.
This is common and will go away for most children. Reading is a complex subject. Self-confidence and praise are important to the new reader. Provide the reader with material they can master. Reading material that is too difficult will frustrate the reader.