Learn To Read

"Multimedia can be very beneficial for young children. For example, research shows that children who see a story`s action animated are more likely to remember it," says early reading expert Susan B. Neuman, a professor of education at the University of Michigan. "Plus, computer programs enable children to hear a story repeated many times until they master its language".

Every Child Is Different

Whether you are purchasing software, borrowing DVDs from the library, or visiting online learning sites, remember some basic notions about literacy education. First, every child will learn to read at her own pace. No two children become "literate" quite the same way. So multiple approaches, including technology, are useful.

Second, learning to read is a very gradual process. There is no panacea that will make your child learn to read overnight. As long as he is presented with a variety of approaches, and receives support from you, he will most likely learn to read with skill and relative ease.

Finally, while the latest technology might seem essential, keep in mind that children learned to read long before there were computers or DVD players. There is nothing as powerful as having your child sit on your lap as you take him through one of your favorite stories. If he can`t wait to turn the page, then he is headed in the right direction.