More on "How to Teach Your Baby to Read"

Summary: The Basics of Good Teaching

1. Begin as young as possible.
2. Be joyous at all times.
3. Respect your child.
4. Teach only when you and your child are happy.
5. Stop before your child wants to stop.
6. Show materials quickly.
7. Introduce new materials often.
8. Do your program consistently.
9. Prepare your materials carefully and stay ahead.
10. Remember the Fail-Safe Law.

The Fail Safe Law: If you aren't having a wonderful time and your child isn't having a wonderful time - stop.

The Cardinal Sin: To bore your tiny child.

Program Overview:

First Step: Single Words
Second Step: Couplets
Third Step: Phrases
Fourth Step: Sentences
Fifth Step: Books

Daily Program:

Daily Content: 5 sets
One Session: 1 Set (5 words) shown once
Frequency: 3x daily each set
Time Between Sessions: At least 15 minutes
Intensity: 3 inch red words
Duration: 5 seconds per set
New Words: 5 daily (1 in each set)
Retired Words: 5 daily (1 from each set)
Life Span of Each Word: 3x daily for 5 days = 15x
Principle: Always stop before your child wants to stop.