The five-minute reading habit

The five-minute reading habit

Short, daily reading sessions build confidence fast. Five focused minutes with the right book beats longer, stop-start reading every time.

Confidence & Motivation Ages 3-7 Low energy 0-10 mins

Goal

Build confidence and fluency through quick, daily practice.

You'll need

  • A decodable book at the right level
  • A comfy spot
  • A bit of patience

How to do it

Sit together and read a couple of pages each day. Let your child point to each word as they sound it out. If they get stuck, remind them to “say the sounds, then blend.” Keep sessions short and upbeat—end on a win. Over time, these micro-sessions add up to major progress.

Re-read the same page tomorrow for fluency and fun voices. Familiar words = confidence.

Grab our resources

Our handy star charts are the perfect way to track your daily progress as you tick off those five minute reads!