5 Signs Your Child Is Ready to Learn to Read
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Wondering if your child is ready to start learning to read? While every child develops at their own pace, there are a few key signs that show they’re ready for that next step. Here are five to look for:
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They recognize letters and sounds – If your child can identify most of the alphabet and is beginning to connect letters to their sounds, that’s a strong foundation.
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They enjoy being read to – Kids who love story time are often more eager to learn how books work and want to participate in reading.
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They “pretend read” books on their own – Even if they’re making it up, flipping through books and mimicking storytelling is a great sign of reading readiness.
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They understand how books work – Knowing how to hold a book, follow pages left to right, and track words shows they’ve internalized the mechanics.
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They show interest in words and signs – Pointing out letters in everyday life (“Look! That sign says STOP!”) shows curiosity and early literacy awareness.
If your child is showing these signs, they may be ready for a simple, supportive program that builds confidence from the ground up.
Our phonics-based method, A Good Start Reading, is designed for exactly this moment. It’s how we learned to read, and it’s helping new readers every day.
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