How do I teach DS how to read? ATM he can recognise all the letters of the alphabet and knows the phonics of most of them. I am not sure how to progress onto words though.

Also, how do I get him to hold a pen correctly? He is holding it at the top like you would hold a knife in a stabbing motion. He can write a couple of letters but I am sure he would find it a bit easier if he held the pen better.

TIA