nA must-read guide for every parent of a preschool-aged child!n nReading this book may just help make the next 12+ years of your child's school life a more successful and happier experience.n nInside this book, you will find all the information you need to set your child on the path to becoming a proficient reader and writer. Included are tried-and-true methods for teaching literacy, personal tips and tricks, and ideas for ways to make learning literacy easy, natural, and fun!n nTo be able to read well is an essential skill. Children who struggle early with reading often lack confidence and have low self-esteem which can encroach on all aspects of life.

Everything you need to know about beginning reading and writing is here.n nTake a look at the CONTENTSn n- CONDITIONS FOR LEARNING: Applies with everything in lifen n- LANGUAGE: Words are what it is all aboutn n- READING TO YOUR CHILD: You can't start too earlyn n- THE ALPHABET A: is not for apple a is for apple.n n- ENVIRONMENTAL PRINT: Words are everywhere.n n- MOTIVATION: Children need to want to read.n n- CONCEPTS OF PRINT: This is a whole new skill set.n n- THE READING PROCESS: Understanding what good readers do is essential to knowing how best to help your childn n- APPROACHES TO THE TEACHING OF READING: There are 3n n- READING WITH YOUR CHILD: Encourage your child to be an active listenern n- LISTENING TO YOUR CHILD READ: a positive approachn n- WRITING: All you need to know about beginning writersn n- HAVE FUN: That's what it is all about, n n- APPENDIX: The Reading Process a detailed explanationn n- ALPHABET PRACTICE SHEETn nAfter you have read all this you will be well-equipped to set your child up for long term reading and writing success.n