Teaching your baby to point to words as you read to her will help your child learn this concept. The more difficult part is usually reading a longer series of words. Even if the child is reading phonetically, reading five or six consecutive words can seem like quite a bit for a baby. Initially, you will want to read most of the words and ask your child to read a few words that are familiar. Gradually, encourage your child to read more words. You can form sentences on whiteboards that describe something that is happening in your child’s life. For instance, you could write a sentence that says “It will be your birthday tomorrow!” or “Your Mommy is going to clap her hands three times!” The first sentence could be followed by some time discussing what birthdays mean. The second sentence would be followed by Mommy clapping three times.