Start with phonemic awareness
Teach letter names and sounds
Introduce simple phonics patterns
Use decodable texts
Teach blending and segmenting
Build sight word recognition
Model fluent reading
Practice repeated reading
Teach vocabulary explicitly
Ask comprehension questions
Use read-alouds regularly
Encourage guided reading
Provide independent reading time
Use multisensory activities
Check understanding often
Differentiate instruction
Give immediate feedback
Review skills regularly
Connect reading to writing
Foster reading motivation