Teaching babies to read is simple and fun. It shouldn’t be extra stress in your day. It happens naturally as long as you follow a few simple steps.
Use entertaining reading DVDs for babies
There are a few different companies that make DVDs that teach babies to read. Check samples online and see if your baby shows interest in a particular brand before spending money on something she doesn’t. Some of the DVDs are more entertaining than others. The key to your baby’s success is finding a brand she loves. Teaching your baby to read becomes as simple as playing the DVD for him every day.
If you did nothing more than show your baby these reading DVDs every day, your baby would learn to read hundreds of words. There is nothing easier than that.
Be consistent
The key to success with any program is to be consistent. When using reading DVDs, be sure to show them every day. It is best to choose a set time every day to play baby DVDs so that you and your baby get used to this routine. First thing in the morning or after a nap are usually good times to play DVDs.
If you’re showing your baby’s flash cards, choose a place that he frequents consistently throughout the day, such as the diaper changing area, to store his supplies. Quickly show your baby a set of flash cards after a change. If you do this two or three times a day, your baby can easily learn hundreds of new words.
Find opportunities everywhere
The words are all around us. This means that if you are aware that your baby can learn to read, all you have to do is point to words. You can do this as you go about your day. Show your baby the words on the shampoo bottle before you wash her hair. Show them the words on the packages while she prepares the food. Once you become aware of teaching your baby to read, you will see that the opportunities for teaching are endless.
Read to the baby every day
It may be common sense, but if you want to teach your baby to read, you need to read to your baby. Keep a supply of books you enjoy on hand. Take time every day to read to your baby. Point to the words as you read them.
Get your baby excited about reading by making frequent trips to the library and bookstore. Babies who are read to frequently will soon have favorite books that are like best friends.