Reading skill teaching to your child is one of the first
basic tasks that a homeschooling parent undertakes. After
all, if we don't get that part accomplished, just about any
other subject becomes a moot point.
But as you research,
ponder, and ultimately decide upon a reading program either
packaged, self developed or a little of both, I would also
like you to make room in your teaching reading plan for
developing good reading habits. It's not enough to toil away
and feel successful once your child begins to gather reading
skills momentum, you must also develop good reading habits
in your child as well.
Good reading skills are that important are worth the time not only
to develop them in your child, but to insure that they
continue to grow. Once your child begins reading more and
more on their own, don't make the assumption that their
reading skills will continue to rise. Without developing
good reading habits, and making sure your child is in the
habit of reading the skills will diminish.
Don't underestimate the importance of developing good reading skills
in your child. After all, you're reading this aren't you? As
an adult I am quite sure you take in loads of information
each and everyday. Much of it, I am sure comes from reading.
As you grew older and your reading skills developed, reading
wasn't a skill for that required a lot of conscious thought.
And by now you may take the fact that you can read for
granted. You can't take reading skills for granted when it
comes to teaching your child to read. If you are
homeschooling your child, just think about how much easier
your job as the teacher will be if your child develops good
reading skills and reading habits. Every subject you teach
them will become that much easier for you to effectively
teach your child.
Good reading skills for a child are empowerment. They will
effectively become less dependent upon someone else for
answers. They will be able to obtain a broad based
knowledge. Seek out answers and solve problems on their own.
Reading skills are a source of great independence and
confidence for the child.
As a parent and a homeschooler it is essential that you play a
crucial role in the development of your child's ability to
read. Be teacher, be a parent, be a role model be a reader
to them and for them.
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