Here are some unique ways of learning reading and writing that you

can use to support your child’s literacy development:

1. Use Technology

AI-based edutech platforms like CrunchGrade can also be used to

support your child’s literacy development. Our platform provides
personalized learning experiences that help children learn at their
own pace. Such platforms assess the student’s current reading and
writing level and then recommend lessons, activities and games that
are appropriate for their level.

2. Make It Hands-On
Our CrunchGrade tutors make reading and writing more fun for
your child by making them hands-on. They suggest parents help
young kids develop their reading and writing skills by:

Using manipulatives such as:

 Magnetic letters to spell out words.

 Making words with playdough.

 Building words with blocks.

 Writing in shaving cream, sand, or salt trays.

Online, various games and activities make reading and writing more
hands-on for your child.

Older kids learning English as a Second Language can also benefit

from hands-on activities. For example, they can use post-it notes to
label objects around the house in English or create a scavenger hunt
where they have to find objects around the house that start with a
certain letter.

3. Incorporate Music

Songs are a great way to help young children learn reading and
writing. They can help kids remember words and their meanings.
Songs can also be used to teach kids about phonemic awareness,
phonics, and spelling. Many songs available online focus on teaching
literacy skills. Some of our favourites include the Alphabet Song,
BINGO, and Five Little Monkeys/
4. Choosing a Topic the Child is Interested In

When it comes to writing, it is important to encourage your child to

write about topics that they are interested in. This will help them be
more engaged in the writing process. It is also important to provide
them with various writing prompts that will help them get started.

5. Using the Knowledge of One Language to Learn Another

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For children who are learning English as a Second Language, it is

important to use their knowledge of their first language to help them
learn English. Students who speak aboriginal languages can use
their knowledge of these languages to help them learn English.

6. Show Them How Much Fun Reading and Writing Can Be

 Turning it into a family activity. For example, you can have
a family reading night where everyone reads their favourite book
aloud.

 Making it a competition. Siblings can compete for who can

read the most words in a minute or who can write the best
sentence. You can also have a spelling bee competition at home.

 Making it a reward. For example, you can let your child

choose a book from the library as a reward for reading a certain
number of books.

Get Professional Help

Tutors know how to help your child learn reading and writing based
on their individual needs. They can provide them with the one-on-
one attention that they need to succeed.

They can also identify your child’s strengths and weaknesses, and
tailor their instruction accordingly. This is something that you might
not be able to do on your own.

Learning to read and write takes time and practice. Don’t get
discouraged if your child is not progressing as quickly as you would
like. Just keep exposing them to literacy activities and they will
eventually get there.