Reading can be a difficult journey for some children. In first grade, students are beginning to read longer stories. Some precocious readers might even begin reading shorter chapter books. Yet, other children might fall behind their peers and struggle to meet grade-level reading benchmarks. When parents learn that their first-grader is struggling with grade-level text, … 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
Children who struggle to read might avoid reading. Some might even hate to read. Parents might feel like they have to fight with their children to get them to open a book and read their nightly minutes. While most children are assigned reading minutes each week for homework (parents might even need to sign a … Read more
A six-year-old may either be in kindergarten or entering first grade. At this age, children are learning to read and may be working on phonics skills such as sound blends. Reading comprehension will likely focus on retelling and the ‘wh’ questions (who, what, when, where and how). Teachers in both kindergarten and first grade may … Read more
Families feeling antsy during the pandemic have been renting recreational vehicles (RVs) and campers as a means to seek out safe adventures in nature. Fox Business reported that the company Outdoorsy, which rents RVs online, was projected to hit $1 billion by the end of second quarter 2021. While RV rentals are booming, families also … Read more
First grade is often where your child’s reading foundation is developed thoroughly. This is an essential grade for your child to establish their reading level and progress. However, sometimes children might struggle as they try to advance their reading skills. If you find that your child is struggling with reading, you can help them by … Read more