WHEN THEY DON'T KNOW HOW TO READ IT IS ONLY FIT TO GET A PERSONAL TRAINER

PERHAPS TRY CONTACTING THEIR TEACHER TO GET YOU STARTED .

I think the best idea is to contact someone who has worked with younger kids.

Hi Latisha,

Here are some activities on Education.com to help make learning to read fun...

http://www.education.com/activity/preschool/reading/
http://www.education.com/activity/kindergarten/reading/
 
Here are some additional resources on Education.com you may also find helpful...
 
Learning to Read
http://www.education.com/topic/learning-to-read/
 
Reading Building Blocks
http://www.education.com/topic/learning-to-read-basics/
 
Headsprout Reading Software
http://www.education.com/e-learning/reading-software/
 
Some more tips I'd suggest:
Talk to your children's preschool and/or kindergarten teacher(s) to find out about any particular reading challenges for your kids. Take them to the library and encourage them to check out their favorite books. Read together every night. Practice reading while doing everyday activities, such as reading cereal boxes together at the grocery store, or reading signs on the way to the store. Other JustAsk members have also suggested that you start with the alphabet and then move into reading. See reading Q&A here: http://www.education.com/answers/learning-to-read/

It's wonderful that you're taking an active role in your children's education. Kudos to you for that!

Hi Latisha1,

Emergent readers are great little books that are short & simple that will greatly help.  I've included some links below that you can use to print free emergent readers.  Print them in black ink, and your 4 & 5 year old can also color the pictures.

Next, do a picture walk, not just with the emergent readers, but with all the books.  Just turn the pages and discuss what is happening in the pictures.  Then read the book, afterwards, read the book again and have your child repeat the words after you, read the book one last time.  This is another reason the short emergent readers are so helpful.  You will be surprised at how they will start recognizing the words through the repetition.  Use the emergent readers over and over to reinforce the new words.

Hope this helps & best wishes!