Interview with Readability Tutor Author Laurel Handfield

Laurel Handfield

Laurel Handfield began her writing career about two decades ago, but her passion for the written word was deeply rooted in her youngest years. Her childhood literary influences were both real and fictional–Judy Blume and the Archie characters Betty and Veronica. However, it was the Riverdale duo who pined for Archie’s heart that figured heavily … Read more

How to Find Reading Help for 2nd Graders

How to Find Reading Help for 2nd Graders

Second graders are still in an early stage of reading. While some children in second grade may read proficiently, others may still be sounding out words. Sight word lists are still common in second grade, and the new additions to the list of words that children need to identify on sight may add to the … Read more

How to Work on Reading Comprehension Skills at Home

How to Work on Reading Comprehension Skills at Home

About three months of summer vacation looms ahead, and parents who became teachers during the quarantine might be on the hunt for more ways to keep kids learning at home. Reading comprehension struggles may have been noticed by parents during homeschool lessons, and, without access to teachers, those who have found that their children are … Read more

How Do You Find the Best Reading Comprehension Books?

How Do You Find the Best Reading Comprehension Books?

Reading comprehension is one of the fundamental steps of learning how to read. While there are other factors that also play a part, the stories your child chooses can also influence their reading progress. Keep reading to learn more about how to find the best reading comprehension books for your family. What are the Three … Read more

How To Teach Reading Comprehension To Readers With Learning Disabilities

How To Teach Reading Comprehension To Readers With Learning Disabilities

Reading comprehension instruction is often taught and supported by your child’s teacher. Students with learning disabilities can especially benefit from this reading guidance. However, the school closures because of the coronavirus outbreak have left many students without proper reading instruction and guidance. This leaves parents to figure out how to teach reading comprehension to readers … Read more