As children reach later elementary grade levels, reading comprehension becomes more complex. Children might need to understand more than just the basics of comprehension and think beyond the w/h questions. In fourth and fifth grade, students might be expected to make predictions and infer meaning from context. Parents who find that they are searching for … Read more
The Nation’s Report Card noted that “In 2022, the average reading score at both fourth and eighth grade decreased by 3 points compared to 2019….” The pandemic took a toll on learning, but parents can help their child get back on track and parental involvement could be crucial to helping children. Children whose parents are … Read more
At age 8, a child might be in second or third grade. At these grade levels, children might transition from reading more basic short stories to enjoying longer books and even perhaps chapter books. Not all children are ready to move on from smaller and more basic books, though. If children are struggling to read … Read more
Some children are precocious readers. They might gravitate towards books and words; parents might find it easy to sit down and teach their children how to sound out words or identify their letters. While some children read in preschool, others might not be ready to read. Every child develops differently. Not every child reads or … Read more
The pandemic stressed many workers, and a Great Resignation ensued. Teachers weren’t exempt from this mass exodus. The National Center for Education Statistics reported that more than 2/3 of schools noted that their biggest issue was filling teacher positions—especially positions for special education and math. There is a teacher shortage that is both a symptom … Read more
There are many reasons for why a child might struggle to read. If a child is too young, they simply might not be ready to learn to read. Other children might have learned to dislike reading and avoid it, falling behind in the process. However, learning disorders also could be at the heart of a … Read more
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