Reading with Children

What techniques are used when teaching toddlers how to read and write? In what way should you begin teaching toddlers how to read and write? I'm trying to teach my son.

how to teach reading for toddlers? i don't know how to teach my child to read or count since it is my first child, i dont know where to start!!!

Reading and toddlers.? My son (22 months) used to love to read books with me. Lately, he doesn't seem to be as interested in it. The average book we read has about one sentence per page. I'm wondering if now is the time to move on to more complicated books with more words and more of a story line. Could it be that he needs that and it might keep him more interested in reading? His language skills seem to be above average for his age if that has anything to do with it. Also, could you recommend specific books that your child this age enjoys? Thanks very much.

Is anyone out there teaching their toddlers to read? I ask because it was done to me (and I love reading) and when I tried it with my own children it was extraordinarily easy (great fun and a bonding experience too). It certainly persuaded me to become a Primary School teacher (teaching reading is not nearly so easy at 5 years old. You have to work much faster and some get left behind). Does anybody still do it?

How do I start teaching my toddlers to write and read? I have a 2 and 3 year old. They know their basic colors, the alphabet, they can count to 10 in english and spanish. How would I go about teaching them to write? I thought that I would first start teaching them shapes, how to draw them and then start showing them how to write the alphabet, would that be the right order? Any suggestions?

What is you opinion on toddler reading? Why is it important?

What are the benefits of reading to a 21 month old everyday? Even when he/she was younger or as she/he gets older. What are the benefits of reading to an infant or toddler everyday even before they know how to read and talk?

Parents w/Toddlers...Can you give me some ideas on how to get my toddler to drink water? Recently I read that my toddler needs a maximum of 4 cups of water per day but I'm having a hard time getting her to drink water. Any suggestions?

Can anyone provide me with some titles of books for infants(mostly) and toddlers? I have to find books that can be read to infants and toddlers that relate to their everyday experiences. For example, family(big brother/sister, grandparents, family pets, etc.), their environments, food, rest, their attitudes, etc. I am having a hard time finding authors who write about these things for infants-toddlers.

How much time a day/week do you spend reading to your infant/toddler?

How i can help toddlers take a nap during preschool? I work at a preschool with toddlers and nap time seems to be the most difficult part of the day. Myselfand the other aide play soft music for them and we come around to rub their backsbut they area few that just will not settle down I even began reading them a story, any other suggestions? Please not smart remarks!

Help, does anyone know what the normal blood sugar reading of a toddler be? just want to get some answers on this subject, her dad is a type 1 diabetic, and shes showing signs like excessive drinking and weeing.. Thanks alot..

Which books r great 2 read 2 babies and toddlers? Oh and nursery rhymes? I don't know any and would like 2 write a few on the wall of my twins room b4 they r born. I didn't thumbs down anyone, I can't thumbs down or up yet.

What are the best types of books to start reading for my 18 months toddler?How to make him talk a lot? I want him to identify colors,shapes etc.

How do you put a toddler to bed without reading them a story or laying by them so you can get more sleep? I need help badly so I need advice

Is it safe to give Belladonna to toddlers? I have read that Belladonna can treat high fever, however, I could not find information whether it could be given to toddlers (2 year old). I just want to know for the future whether it is safe to give to small kids and if not why? Many thanks.

Stay at home mums of toddlers what do you do all day? I am a stay at home mum, well I wotk from home very part time. I have a lot of spare time and I find it very boring, as I'm sure my toddler does oo. We go to playgroup or the park or library once a day, then housework and cooking takes 2 hours, so that leaves 8 hours a day where we are just in the house, playing with the same toys and reading the same books. 8 hours seems like a loong time. So what do you do to keep you and your toddler busy? How can I fill 8 hours a day? I play with her all the time, colouring, reading, stacking bricks, etc but 8 hours a day of doing this is really boring. Especially when we are in the house playing with the same toys over and over

Toddler reading books upside down? My 2 yr old reads books upside down about 90% of the time. Is it a sign of dyslexia or something else ?

Burbank Ca. Things to do with toddlers? Is sweet little faces still open? Hi Me and my sister are planning a visit to burbank and were wondering what is there to do with toddlers there? I read about a place called sweet little faces which is an indoor playground but when I went to the web site it was down and so I called and the number is disconnected is it closed?

My wife is about to have our 1st child, I need advice or Christian books on how to rear infants and toddlers? Please only answer if you have already raised your kids succesfully past the baby and toddler stage. Any advice and or suggestions on books to read would be good.

Exercise video that toddlers will enjoy too? I'm looking for an exercise video that I can exercise to that my toddlers might enjoy as well. I've already read a lot of reviews on Elmocize and it doesn't seem to have a lot of actual exercise moves, so I'm not interested in it. Any other suggestions?

Braun thermoscan ear temp reading in Celsius? I have a Braun thermoscan for my toddler, which has always read temps in Fahrenheit. Today, it suddenly began reading in Celsius. I can't find the instruction manual. Does anyone know how to convert back to Fahrenheit?

Titzer method of teaching babies/toddlers to read? Does anyone have experience with the Titzer method of teaching babies/toddlers to read. http://www.yourbabycanread.com/

At what age do toddlers STOP talking jibberish? My daughter will be 2 in July. She says little things like, NO, Mom, and Num Nums. But no sentances or even an interest in learning. I took her pacifier away and eliminate TV. Tried reading to her but she just wanted to chew on the books. Am I freaking out too early?

Does the authors of Great Expectations: The first year make books for toddlers? I have read their books on pregnancy and the 1st year, now he will be on his second year.

How do doctors test for food allergies on toddlers? Do they test children that young and if so how? My son seems to have an allergic reaction (not bad though) consisting of read splotches all over his face when he eats. I give him Benadryl as soon as I it. It seems to only happen when he eats Ranch Dressing and Cream cheese. Still can't figure out the exact ingrediant though. Maybe you can. Thanks!!! I meant as soon as i SEE it as far as giving him the Benadryl goes.

What Do you feed your Toddlers through out the Day? I Feed mine Organic Goodies everyday, but I'm not a fool I do Read the nutrition Lables, cause some Organic Company's trick you. But as I was saying what do you feed your little ones?

What is the best way to cut a toddlers (16 months old) nails? This was never a problem until recently.? Things I have tried: In her sleep, she wakes up, here toes are very sensitive, She is no longer sleeping as deeply. I've even tried creeping into her room in the middle of the night. While another person holds her and reads a book, forget it. I had her watch me trim my own nails and she screamed. Her toe nails are getting long (4wks). Her finger nails aren't as bad (only 1 wk).

What are some good books about toddlers? i've read alot of books when my son was an infant, he's 16 months now, so i would like to find some new ones.. Some that i liked: "baby book", the baby whisperer, "No Cry Sleep Solution" "Happiest baby on the block" ... and others i can't remember.. any suggestions? *EDIT* Child Development Books, for me to read, not for my son.

I have been reading to my toddler some greek mythology and...? I have a question. When one of the gods are killed were do they go? Do they go anywhere? These are kid's books so it dont go into such detail and when I was taught greek myth in school it was long ago I cant remember any really. "Dionysus's mother was struck dead by lightning" wasnt she a god?

Any other parents of toddlers been through this? My 18 month daughter has been talking since she was about 10 months. In the past month she has started putting words together to make small sentences. Since she has started doing that, all of a sudden she is stuttering a lot and not just when she is putting words together. She used to be able to say bye-bye just fine (since 11 months) but now every time she tries to say it she stumbles on the first b a couple times before she can get it out. She does it with a lot of her words that she has been saying for months now. I have read on the internet about this but most of the toddlers that have it seem to be quite a bit older than 18 months when it starts. Should I be worried or am I just an overprotective mom??? Thanks for all your help! :o)

Can someone help me find a great article on the affects of diet pop on children/toddlers? My mother in law insists the diet pop is safe, and gives it to my daughter (19 months) behind my back, despite my direct orders that she is not to have it. I need to find an article showing all the harmful side-effects, so I can make her read it. I have searched all afternoon, but can't find anything good enough! HELP!

Juice and flavored milks.. for babies and toddlers? I've read in alot of questions about parents giving their babies/toddlers juice and flavored milk. Juice even fruit juice contains a high amount of sugar that will rot your childs teeth even if they don't have any and even if it is watered down and the same for flavored milks. was just wondering about other parents views on juices and flavored milks for babies/toddlers as my 18month has never had either in his life and not planning on giving any until he is 5 and then only for treats once or twice a week... what do you think?

Were you tested for CMV antibodies by your doctor anytime during your pregnancy? I've read about CMV and the potentially life threatening issues that can occur if a fetus is subjected to it during a mothers pregnancy. I've also read that toddlers in day care are very high carriers, and I have one. How serious and common is CMV? Can anyone really prevent it 100%? Or is it mostly just very unlucky chances of contracting it during pregnancy?

chiropractic care for ear infections in toddlers? My 15 month old son has had an ear infection with fluid buildup for the past month and a half. He's on his third course of antibiotics (which gave him diarrhea and a horrible rash) and the pediatrician said that if these antibiotics don't work then he will see a ENT who will probably suggest putting tubes in his ears. I believe that there are alternative remedies and surgery would be a last option for us. I have been doing some research and read that chiropractic adjustments have been successful for many children with this problem and I'm just wondering if anyone can give me any more info or tell me of any personal experience? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

Is it some kind of ora that toddlers can read off of humans or something? ok! my daughter absolutely hates my aunt do not kow why she will go to anybody else but her if she picked her up she would try and dive out of her arms if she could. What in the crap could it be. She has never kept her over night nothing. Just strange

What are some great books for toddlers? My daughter is very eager to learn how to read.

Do asthma medicines contribute to tooth decay in toddlers? i have read mixed reviews on the site, has anyone had the same experience using inhalers? also, my son takes a lot of antibiotics and tylenol which are very sweet. My son has 5 cavities and he is 3 and the dentist says it is because of all the medicine he is having.

Reading to a young toddler? Does anyone else have this problem?? Everyone says, "read read read" to a toddler to help their development and such. Well, my daughter is 15 months old and her attention span is....well....not there. I try to read to her at least two times a day, and it ends with me just reading it to myself while she's struggling to get off my lap, playing with my cell phone, or picking my nose for me (which I greatly appreciate). I power thought it even though she is paying no attention to my eloquent reading abilities. Does anyone else deal with this? When should I expect she'll actually be interested in her books?

How many hours of TV do your kids watch? I have a 3 year old daughter, and I read that toddlers should not watch TV more than 1 hour per day. How many hours do you kids watch?...and what is there age?

How to enourage toddler to read? my 24-month-old toddler does not like reading at all. If he reads, it only last 1 minute. How to enourage him to read? He can not talk sentence yet, only by words. Anybody can give me some advice?