Principles and activities to facilitate learning to read.

1. Preparing the environment : Create an environment conducive to learning to read. Make sure your child has suitable materials, such as movable letters, picture books and Montessori sensory materials.

2. Phonetic learning : In the Montessori method, learning to read generally begins with the identification and recognition of letter sounds. Use movable letters to help your child associate sounds with corresponding letters. For example, you can say the sound "a" and ask him to find the letter "a" among the moving letters.

3. Phoneme Awareness: Once your child is comfortable with basic letter sounds, you can introduce phonemes, which are the distinct sounds produced by different combinations of letters. Use matching and sorting games to help your child understand the different combinations of letters that produce specific phonemes.

4. Phonetic Word Reading : With Movable Letters, your child can begin to form simple words using the sounds they have learned. Use Montessori reading cards or colloquial vocabulary words to help your child read phonetic words.

5. Reading sentences and texts : Once your child has mastered reading phonetic words, he can progress to reading sentences and small texts. Encourage him to read books appropriate to his reading level and to explore different literary genres.

6. Global reading : In addition to the phonetic approach, the Montessori method also encourages the learning of global reading. This involves presenting common words as symbols (like pictures) to help the child memorize and recognize them quickly.

7. Let the child guide the learning : In the Montessori method, it is essential to follow the interests and the rhythm of the child. Observe her skill level carefully and suggest appropriate activities to encourage her reading development.

It is important to note that each child is unique and learns at their own pace. Be patient, supportive, and willing to adapt activities based on your child's needs.