Decoding words with ease would logically mean that children can read more text in a shorter amount of time. The ability to take in more words would then, theoretically, lead to the greater absorption of information. Yet, there are children who can easily decode words but can only comprehend a basic level of the textual … Read more
In some districts, fourth and fifth graders begin to prepare for middle school in sixth grade. Around sixth grade, however, children begin to read more complex books and the grade-level standards of comprehension could require more abstract critical thinking skills. Later elementary years could prepare them for this shift. In late elementary, students may be … Read more
Children might read on benchmark, their reading standardized scores might be just fine. Yet, maybe they don’t like to read or they don’t feel confident while reading aloud. Adults, too, might have dropped the reading habit. While reading those books might come back to them (a bit like riding a bike!), adults also could feel … Read more
Apps can help make the journey of learning a bit more fun for children. Parents can download apps for almost every subject and interest, transforming the child’s mobile device into a mobile learning center. Children who don’t like to read or who may struggle with reading also might benefit from reading apps or apps that … Read more
Americans don’t crack open enough books. According to a 2019 survey by Pew Research Center, about one out of four Americans (27 percent) hasn’t read a single book in a year. Parents or caregivers who don’t read could be unintentionally showing children that reading isn’t fun or entertaining. Children learn by example, after all. Parents … Read more
Parents of second graders may be eying third-grade expectations, and, for some students, third grade may be the beginning of a more demanding curriculum. What reading level should second-graders hit to be prepared for third grade? According to Scholastic, the reading level for the beginning of third grade is J; this corresponds to a Lexile® … Read more