There are several identifiable types of child learning styles as identified educational scholars. It is out of scope of this article to go into each of these categories. However, it is important that you have at least a high level understanding of these different types of learning styles. Knowing of these and having a decent understanding of them will aid greatly in your curriculum decisions as you first begin to understand what type of learner your child is.

A bit of research on internet will bring you back much information on different types of child learning styles and how to recognize and tailor a program that best fits style. The idea is to work to determine how you child learns then fine tune your curriculum to make use of that learning style. Accomplishing this will create an motivation filled environment. And motivation to learn set sails in right direction.

Much of teaching reading through phonics is using visual examples of words and letters that make up sounds. Use and create displays for child. Use labels and cards that have name of child’s toy so they can sound out word and match it with their favorite toy(s). Remember in beginning we are attempting to focus on ‘short’ vowel sounds.

In summary, much of learning phonics is repetition so be creative with your teaching tools. Use a theme as much as you can. This is much more effective than haphazardly jumping around using non associated items.

Be enthusiastic and reward small successes as your child works with your phonics activity and begins to learn to read and you’ll develop a skill that will grow rapidly within child.