Publisher's Synopsis
This book is jam-packed full of easy and fun strategies you can use with your child. With sections on pre-reading skills, phonics, comprehension, handwriting, spelling, writing and motivating reluctant readers, you will learn how you can best support your child in acquiring these essential skills. 'Teach your digital native to read and write' demystifies the reading and writing processes for parents, suggesting easy ways to support children - from pre-schoolers to teenagers - to improve their literacy skills.The book also explores the impact of digital technologies - such as tablets, mobile devices, and the internet - on literacy skills and investigates how these can be used to help rather than hinder learning.