LessWrong (Curated & Popular) “Teaching My Toddler To Read” by maia
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Sep 20, 2025 A parent shares innovative techniques for teaching toddlers to read using Anki and fun songs. They explore effective methods like alphabet songs and magnet letters for letter recognition. The discussion includes how to create decodable sentences and homemade books to boost fluency. Incentive systems, like tokens for screen time, make learning enjoyable for kids. Reflections on two years of progress highlight the importance of keeping reading sessions short and voluntary.
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Use Songs And Playful Letters
- Use songs and magnet letters to teach letter names and sounds early.
- Keep sessions short, fun, and voluntary so toddlers stay engaged.
Build Custom Flashcards Slowly
- Make custom Anki/Ankidroid flashcards with big drawn letters and familiar pictures.
- Add 1–2 new cards daily and limit review count to keep practice short and motivating.
Low-Key Start With Younger Sibling
- Maia keeps early practice very low-key with her second son and suspends cards if he won't say a letter.
- She uses Alphablocks pictures to cue letters before transitioning to plain written forms.
