As an ex-teacher, I am only too aware that schools ask parents to "e;hear your child read"e; without giving any guidance as to what is meant by this and how to do it. So this is a simple practical guide. It tells parents what causes errors and what to say when they occur. It emphasises the need for a sympathetic atmosphere and lots of praise. It includes a simple guide to the complicated business of phonics, but shows that you don't have to understand phonics to "e;hear your child read"e; successfully. The second part of the book deals with the question of forming letters correctly and how to practice this. It explains the different forms of writing a child will do at school and also looks at the left-handed child's problems in writing. My aim is to make parents feel comfortable and confident in helping their children at home.
