I have noticed that children who start practicing reading skills early develop better memory, concentration, and creativity. Pretty amazing, right? 🤯

So what’s the best age to start teaching your child how to read in English? The answer might surprise you!

Hi there!  I’m Vanessa, your English coach from Birdhouse English, and in today's video I'm  talking about how to help your child learn to read in English naturally and easily! Because learning how to read shouldn’t be a chore — it should feel like finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! 🌈

Let’s be honest — teaching your child English can feel overwhelming, right? You might wonder where to start, how to keep them motivated, or how to make learning stick in their memory.

Many parents tell me, “My child just gets bored,” or “They don’t want to sit down to practice.” And that’s completely normal! Kids learn best when they’re engaged — not when they’re memorizing words from a book.

But here’s the good news: you don’t need to be a teacher, and your child doesn’t need long lessons to start reading in English.
What they really need is exposure, consistency, and connection! 💛

The Power of "My English Phonics" & Why It Works So Quickly

So how do I make that happen? By turning learning into a routine! 🐦🪶

When it comes to reading in English, consistency is key. Young children don’t learn to read by memorizing lists of words — they learn by seeing, hearing, and using those words every day in small, meaningful ways.

That’s why I focus on daily exposure through simple, practical routines. Maybe it’s a quick reading sentence in the morning, a short story (or even a song🎶) before bed, or spotting English words around the house. Each little moment adds up — and before you know it, your child begins to recognize words, sound them out, and read with confidence! 💛

When reading becomes part of daily life, it stops feeling like “study time.” It becomes natural — like brushing teeth or saying goodnight. And that’s when the magic happens! ✨

The Birdhouse English Method

The Birdhouse English method combines phonics and visual learning to help children connect sounds with meaning — quickly and stress-free.

Your child can start recognizing letters, blending sounds, and reading short sentences in just a few weeks. No pressure. No endless worksheets. Just simple, practical, bite-sized reading moments that fit into your day — and work! Because when both children and parents see progress, they feel proud. And that pride keeps them going.

When we make reading part of everyday life — even just 5 minutes a day — children begin to feel like readers, not learners. They start pointing at words they know, singing along with stories, and asking, “Can I read it by myself?” That’s when you know the method is working.

Just a quick note — this video lesson is recorded in Greek 🇬🇷 to help my Greek learners. If you’re an international viewer, you can follow the automatic translation provided by the YouTube platform and enjoy the beautiful sound of the Greek language at the same time! 🥰

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❤️Vanessa Koukou