By fourth grade, most children are reading chapter books independently. Many are at the stage of reading where they need to read to learn. At this age, expectations related to comprehension might become a bit more abstract. Children will need to read between the lines and infer meanings from text. Fourth graders, though, may be … Read more
Reading skills grow with age. However, millions of children struggle with reading. Parents might realize very early in elementary school that their child is not mastering the literacy skills needed to move to another level. While some children’s struggles are identified early, others might not be far enough behind their peers to be visible to … Read more
Some children may decode text fluently. Parents might not notice any struggles as a child reads aloud. Yet, when a parent or teacher asks the child about what they read, the child doesn’t seem to be able to know or provide detailed answers to questions about the plot or characters. Reading struggles don’t always involve … Read more
Children who struggle with reading may need different tools and resources to help them gain proficiency and meet grade-level benchmarks. Some parents can afford private tutoring for their child or their child may have qualified for additional help and enrichment through school-based reading programs. Other parents might not have the financial resources for a private … Read more
As virtual learning went mainstream during the pandemic, schools realized that they could pivot to remote learning for snow days, too. While the much-anticipated snow day often included sledding, snow men and sleeping in, many schools are now moving to virtual instruction instead of canceling classes. When winter weather forces schools to close beyond the … Read more
Children who struggle with reading comprehension also may struggle across subjects, especially as content becomes harder and more abstract. In later elementary grades, children may need to read chapters in social studies and science textbooks to learn and master new concepts. If a child is struggling to comprehend material, they may fall behind and struggle … Read more
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