Developing reading fluency might be difficult for many beginning readers. Reading aloud with correctness, intonation, and a smooth speed is referred to as fluency. Although reading fluency only becomes more crucial as children age, it is never too early to get your child ready for success in reading. Your child can benefit greatly from having reading abilities as they move from preschool to primary school. When your child reads with assurance, they are better able to understand the concepts presented in the text, which promotes more efficient learning across all subject areas.

 

Here are some things you may do to encourage your child to read fluently.

 

1. Pay attention to examples of fluid reading

It can be beneficial for your child to hear examples of fluent reading to better understand what fluency is and how it relates to reading. Regularly read aloud to your child, paying attention to how you pronounce words and pausing at punctuation that denotes a break, like a comma, semicolon, or dash. Another excellent technique to assist your child in developing reading fluency is to listen to audiobooks.

 

2. Recognize sight words

Children are expected to recognize sight words—also referred to as high-frequency words—immediately without having to sound them out. Words like “but,” “what,” “with,” “because,” “better,” and “own” are examples of sight words. Your child will read more quickly and fluently if they have mastered sight words and can recognize them right away without pausing. Think about using flashcards to help your youngster practice their memory in order to help them learn sight words.

 

3. Begin with shorter texts.

Start your child’s practice with simpler texts if they are having trouble reading fluently. Make it a point to capture your child’s reading so that you can all listen to it afterward. Set an objective for your child’s upcoming reading session after pointing out what they did well and what they could improve on. You might go on to harder texts as your kid gains reading assurance. This will allow your youngster to gradually strengthen their reading abilities without losing interest.

 

4. Work on reading aloud to one another.

Choose a children’s book that they are already familiar with and ask them to read aloud at the same speed as you. This reading strategy focuses on assisting your child in comprehending the pace and accuracy of fluent reading rather than on teaching them new words. Your child will gradually gain more self-assurance and enthusiasm for reading.

 

5. Take into account reading-enrichment programs for youth.

Consider enrolling your child in a kids’ reading enrichment program to foster a love of reading in them. This curriculum, which is geared toward kids between the ages of 3 and 7, emphasizes reading with understanding, which involves being able to comprehend the meaning of words or sentences and connect them to personal experiences.