And Now It's Time to Read!

Being a SAHM, i have to think of ways to make the most out of mine and Charlize's time together.  And since most kids her age go to preschools while she hasn't attended any, i thought why not try to start her off in reading already?

First of all, she can now write her first name, although not perfectly, but the concept is there.  Of course, I'm not supposed to pressure her. But I could at least try to introduce her to the wonderful word of reading, right?

Second of all, I'm not happy about her spending a lot of time in front of the TV. Even if she only watches Playhouse Disney and although she does learn something from it, too.

One time,  I had a chance to chat with CJ's pediatrician, and she shared that when her only son was like 3 or four years old, she first  taught him how to read by introducing him to groups of letters like Ba, Be, Bi, Bo, Bu or Ka, Ke, Ki, Ko, Ku and so on.

Upon hearing this, I was instantly reminded  of my very own childhood.

And this book. And so off we went to National Bookstore.

We meet again, my old friend! Hehehe!

We're off to a good start!

Very, very affordable and effective, I should say! :)

I was amazed that they STILL do have this book! This is what my mom and dad first used in teaching me how to read. Even if  I didn't experience going to a Kindergarten class then, I already know how to read even before I was age appropriate to enroll in Grade 1. (Not bragging though, hehehe.) I'm just glad that i found this very familiar reading tool that could somehow help me teach my own daughter. And all I could say is, it worked for me!

And since we're at it, I also found these other helpful books:

 

Lastly, we thought, that to get my daughter more interested in reading, we might as well get her this book:  

Her favorite cartoon character: Angelina Ballerina

It's like watching TV, but only better, because she's learning how to read as well! And that, for me is just.... PERFECT! :)