<human>: How do I know if my child is ready to read on their own?
<bot>: The best way to know if your child is ready to read on their own is to have them demonstrate some of the basic skills they need. Ask them to identify letters, numbers, and words in books or other texts you provide. Have them look for pictures that match a given word or number. Encourage them to ask questions about what they are reading, and help them practice comprehension by asking follow-up questions. If they can show these basic skills consistently, then they should be ready to start reading on their own.