Children should start learning to read around the age of three or four. Children of this age have basically mastered the ability of language expression and communication, and can gradually learn to read and write.

The main ways to correctly identify words are as follows:

Start with simple letters and vocabulary. You can start by identifying daily necessities, fixed objects, food names, etc. in your home and environment, and gradually expand your scope of understanding.

When initially learning, you should choose pictures and texts that are representative, easy to recognize and understand, and gradually become accustomed to and familiar with their shapes and structures.

Use a variety of educational resources, such as picture books, children's songs, TV programs, games, etc. These educational resources can enable children to better understand and master word shapes, syllables and the organizational rules of language.

Establish a good learning environment and atmosphere, let children feel the fun and gain of learning, and improve their enthusiasm and initiative in learning.

Use a variety of methods and angles to teach, such as pronunciation, shape, writing, reading and memorization. Through listening, speaking, reading, writing and other methods, children can gradually master the skills of word recognition.

Insist on repeated practice and consolidation to help children memorize Chinese characters and vocabulary and form good reading habits and skills.

It should be noted that the process of children learning to read must be taught in accordance with their aptitude and individual.

Parents and teachers should analyze and judge based on their children’s personality, interests, development level and other factors in order to better guide and educate their children.

In short, children start learning to recognize characters when they are around three or four years old. The correct method of character recognition should be formulated according to the actual situation of the child, using a variety of educational resources and teaching methods, and through repeated practice and consolidation, the child can gradually Master the skills and abilities of word recognition.