<human>: What are some ways that I can help my child learn to read?
<bot>: 
1. Read aloud with your child and talk about the story together.
2. Use books with simple words and pictures, as well as audio recordings of stories.
3. Have your child practice reading aloud by themselves or in small groups.
4. Model how to sound out new words using flashcards or other visual cues.
5. Provide books with high-frequency words for them to look up.
6. Ask questions about what they’ve read, such as “How does the author use words to describe characters?”
7. Make sure your child is comfortable with the text before moving onto more challenging material.
8. Encourage your child to write down their thoughts and feelings after reading a book.