# Getting Ready to Read (We Love Phonics Blog)

> When children start reading, and the signs that your child is ready to begin.

Source: https://welovephonics.com/blog/topic/getting-ready/

- [At What Age Should a Child Start Reading?](https://welovephonics.com/blog/what-age-should-a-child-start-reading/): When do children usually learn to read? The typical ages for each stage, from first sounds to reading fluently, and why a wide range is completely normal.
- [Reading Readiness Checklist: 10 Signs Your Child Is Ready to Read](https://welovephonics.com/blog/reading-readiness-checklist/): How do you know your child is ready to learn to read? A 10-point reading readiness checklist for preschoolers, with an activity for every skill on the list.