For children whose native language is not English, learning to read in English can be a struggle. Mastering a second language can be difficult for children—especially if they are older. When non-English speaking students are still in the midst of learning English, daily classroom lessons can be a major struggle. After all, these students must … Read more
Parents might learn that their child isn’t reading at the expected benchmark for their grade level. Reading at a lower reading level can be due to struggling with one or more aspects of literacy. There are several reading skills that children need to master in order to gain proficiency; creating a reading skills list can … Read more
School districts that focus literacy education on ‘the science of reading’ utilize phonics instruction to ensure children master the decoding skills necessary for reading proficiency. In first grade, students also will work on comprehension skills to answer the w/h questions: who, what, where, when, why and how. First graders will gain fluency as they move … Read more
For children, the Covid-19 pandemic inflicted damage beyond the virus; as the country shutdown to stop the spread, schools closed their doors to in-person learning, and, in the process, altered the daily routine and diminished access to education for millions of students. Remote learning became a new normal, but the quality of this instruction was … Read more
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine wants the state to embrace a literacy curriculum that focuses on the science of reading approach. According to an article published by The 74 Million, Ohio could ‘ban’ other methodologies for reading instruction. Ohio has joined a vocal call for returning to the Science of Reading, and many states are beginning … Read more
Parents of children who struggle to read might not know where to find help for their child. Learning about the child’s reading struggle could be a shock to parents, but others might have noticed their child was falling behind grade level expectations. While children could receive additional reading intervention and instruction at school, not all … Read more
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