For some children, reading comprehension can be a struggle. As they progress through elementary, the expectations for reading comprehension will focus more on reading between the lines and abstract understanding. Children will need to think about what they read and perhaps relate it to other themes; they may analyze characters or learn to make predictions. … Read more
Parents who have opted to homeschool their children typically have their daily lessons planned ahead of time. Homeschooling parents need to keep up with the grade-level skills and subjects of their children, but homeschooling might offer flexibility that the standard school-day doesn’t offer. Some homeschooling curriculum options include hands-on field trips to complement lesson plans. … Read more
Children in most grades will need to read between 15 minutes to a half hour each night after school as part of their daily reading curriculum. Some children, though, might struggle to get through those minutes. They may read a chapter or even a small book and not be able to remember much about what … 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 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
As children progress in their reading journey, the expectations and associated grade-level benchmarks will evolve and become more complex. In the early elementary years, children will be learning to read by mastering sound blends, sight words and through decoding skills. In the upper elementary grades (like fourth and fifth), children will likely focus on reading … Read more
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