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𝐴 𝑝𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑇𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑔𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑠 𝐶ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑔𝑖𝑓𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑇𝐼𝑀𝐸 - 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑘, 𝑡𝑜 𝑓𝑎𝑖𝑙, 𝑡𝑜 𝑡𝑟𝑦 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑤 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑓𝑒𝑎𝑟

Teaching our children to read & write is 50% phonics and 50% patience… maybe 70% patience if I’m honest.
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You need Patience.👌

A child who says, ‘I hate reading’ is really saying, ‘reading feels too hard right now.’ Big difference

If you’ve ever worked with kids, you know those moments that can almost break your spirit.

Like when you’ve gone over the same sound with your child again and again, and the next day it’s as though they’ve never seen it before.

Or when you ask them to read a simple three-letter word and they stare at you blankly, guessing wildly instead of blending.
Or that heartbreaking moment when your child bursts into tears because learning feels “too hard,” and you start to wonder if you’re failing them somehow.

The truth? None of these moments mean you’re failing. They’re normal. They happen because learning is messy, children are human, and growth never looks perfect.

Sometimes your child’s brain is just tired and can’t hold more information. Sometimes their little hands are still learning how to move across the page. And sometimes, honestly, they just need comfort before they can try again.

So, what do you do when you feel that frustration rising?

👉🏽 Shift the atmosphere instead of pushing harder. If reading is turning into a battle, pause for a quick game, a song, or even a cuddle. A reset works better than forcing through tears.

👉🏽 Give “do-overs” with a smile. When a child makes a mistake, don’t turn it into a lecture. Just say, “Let’s try that again,” as if it’s the most normal thing in the world. They’ll relax and learn faster when the fear of “getting it wrong” is gone.

👉🏽 Catch the small wins. Did they sit for five minutes longer today than yesterday? Did they get the first sound right even if the whole word was wrong? That’s progress, and it deserves your attention.

👉🏽 Model patience in your tone and body language. Children pick up on our energy. When you exhale slowly, soften your voice, or even laugh gently at a mistake, you’re teaching them resilience without saying a word.

I remind myself daily: my child doesn’t need me to be perfect. They don’t need flawless lessons, spotless handwriting, or a never-ending supply of patience. What they need is the kind of patience that allows them to stumble, repeat, try again, and still feel loved in the process.

Have you ever faced moments like this while teaching your little one? How did you handle it? What helped you keep things calm? I’d love to hear your experience—please share in the comments.

In the end when you choose patience over perfection, you’re not just teaching your child or children to read or write—you’re teaching them what it feels like to be seen, supported, and safe while learning.

That’s the lesson that lasts.👌

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A lot of parents believe that by age three, a child should already be reading.

While this thought is common—early reading often feels like a sign of intelligence or a head start in school. And as parents, we all want the very best for our little ones.

But the truth is, children develop at different paces, especially when it comes to reading readiness. Some children may show interest in letters and sounds at age three, while others may not be ready until four, five, or even six. This doesn’t mean one child is smarter than the other—it simply means their brains and developmental stages are different.

What’s most important at age three is not forcing your child to read, but instead building the foundation for it. This includes things like talking with your child, reading stories aloud together, singing songs, playing sound and rhyme games, and letting them explore books in a fun and relaxed way. These activities create the curiosity, vocabulary, and listening skills they’ll need when they are truly ready to read.

So instead of worrying about a strict age, it’s better to watch for signs of readiness—like when your child starts recognizing letters, enjoys listening to stories, or tries to blend sounds. At that point, learning to read will come more naturally and joyfully.

Every child’s journey is unique, and our role as parents and Teachers is to guide and support them at their own pace, not to rush them into ticking a milestone early.

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