10 Activities to Prepare Your Child for School

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Preparing your child for school involves fostering a love for reading and developing foundational literacy skills. Here are some engaging activities to prepare your child for the exciting journey of learning to read.

Foster a Lifelong Love for Reading in Your Child.

1. Alphabet Games: 

Help your child recognize letters and sounds through fun games. Example: Create alphabet flashcards and play matching or scavenger hunt games.

2. Rhyming Activities: 

Rhyming games and books can help develop phonemic awareness. For example, you could Read rhyming books and play a game in which your child comes up with words that rhyme with a given word.

3. Letter Tracing: 

Improve fine motor skills and writing readiness. Example: Provide materials for tracing large letters or use sand for a tactile experience.

4. Storytelling with Picture Books: 

Encourage a love for reading and understanding story structure. Example: Read picture books and ask questions about the story and characters.

5. Singing Alphabet Songs: 

Reinforce letter recognition with fun songs. Example: Sing the "ABC Song" and add hand movements or dances.

6. Sight Word Practice: 

Recognize common sight words to boost reading fluency. Example: Use flashcards with simple sight words and play memory match or create sentences.

7. Letter Hunt: 

Help your child recognize letters in different contexts. Example: Go on a letter hunt around your home or neighborhood, looking for letters on signs and objects.

8. Phonics Activities: 

Understand the relationship between letters and sounds. Example: Create a phonics bingo game or play sound-matching games.

9. Word Building with Magnetic Letters: 

Practice letter recognition, phonics, and simple word building. Example: Use magnetic letters to build simple words and experiment with different combinations.

10. Interactive Reading Apps: 

Make reading fun with educational apps. Example: Download reading apps like ABCmouse or Starfall for interactive stories and games.

Want more reading readiness tips? Visit our blog for detailed guides and helpful advice.

Make learning to read enjoyable, fostering your child's lifelong love for reading.

Best regards,
The Parenting Club Team