*  Ask your child, "What would make sense here?"

*  Ask your child, "What would make sense and begins with that letter?"

*  Have your child look at the pictures to see if they have any clues.

*  Skip the word, read to the end mark, and then go back to see what would make sense.

*  Ask your child, "Do see any part of the word that you know?"

*  Have your child look at the word as you say it slowly, while running your finger over it.

*  Telling your child the word is okay at times.