# By Age (We Love Phonics Blog)

> How to teach reading at 2, 3, 4 and 5: what to expect and what to try at each age.

Source: https://welovephonics.com/blog/topic/by-age/

- [How to Teach a 3 Year Old to Read (and Whether You Should)](https://welovephonics.com/blog/how-to-teach-a-3-year-old-to-read/): Can a 3 year old learn to read? What to teach at this age, what to skip, and five playful steps that build real reading skills without pressure.
- [How to Teach a 4 Year Old to Read at Home](https://welovephonics.com/blog/how-to-teach-a-4-year-old-to-read/): A simple plan for teaching a 4 year old to read at home with phonics: which sounds to teach first, how to blend, first words to try and how long to practice.
- [How to Teach a 5 Year Old to Read and Write at Home](https://welovephonics.com/blog/how-to-teach-a-5-year-old-to-read/): How to help a 5 year old read and write at home: phonics in the right order, spelling by sounds, first sentences and simple books, in ten minutes a day.
- [Phonics for Toddlers: What a 2 or 3 Year Old Can Really Learn](https://welovephonics.com/blog/phonics-for-toddlers/): Is phonics for toddlers worth it? What 2 and 3 year olds can really learn about sounds and letters, plus simple sound games that build early reading skills.