Also, try to model different types of reading, so that your child realizes that there are many reasons for reading. Your child will also need to know that there are different types of reading. Sometimes we read for information. Sometimes we read for pleasure. Sometimes we just scan an article or recipe for a few quick facts.
Reading requires the ability to track words and letters from left to right.
Your child will not need special training to do learn how to do this. The easiest way to encourage development of this skill is to place your finger beneath each word that you are reading aloud in your child s picture books. This can be very simple and very fun to encourage in your child. It s that simple. Your child will need this skill to hold a book, read the words, and turn the pages.