Not all 4yo kids can read. You can start by introducing the letters of the alphabet with phonics (sounds of each letter) and get your little one to imitate you. Then you can try short 2-3 letter words and put the phonics into practice to teach your little one how to derive the pronunciation of the word. My LO had little ‘stop’ and ‘go’ signs, so we would repeatedly do “S-T-O-P, stop!” and “G-O, go!” while playing with the signs. After a while, she’s able to identify the words she learns. Also keep reading books to your LO, and oblige even if requested to read it 10 times. Kids may start by memorising the books before actually reading them, but it builds their language skills.
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