Reading Help

Some children cannot get enough books. These children love to read, and even at a young age, they might have found a favorite genre or a favorite author. For other children, reading is just boring. They might be good readers, capable readers, but they simply don’t want to crack open the book. There are so … Read more

Reading fluency is how accurately and smoothly an individual reads text. Fluency is measured in words per minute, and, while some read slower or faster, there is an average reading fluency for each grade level. For younger students, memorizing a list of sight words is a necessary requirement and this exercise also can help increase … Read more

Children in kindergarten may be introduced to the basics of reading. Lists of sight words, phonics exercises and learning the basics of comprehension might be part of the reading curriculum. Children may use worksheets in class to review different literacy concepts and gain mastery. How can parents help kindergartners at home, though, without treating books … Read more

All children should be reading regularly. While parents can use apps, worksheets, games and activities to encourage reading and develop literacy, sometimes the nightly reading minutes and enrichment can feel less than entertaining. When kids seem to be bored with reading traditional books or stories, encourage them to read other materials. Expand the path of … Read more

For many children, the reading journey begins when they start kindergarten. However, parents might not realize that children start familiarizing with words and letters much sooner. Every time children hear stories read aloud, they are beginning their journey into reading. Children learn to read at different ages. Some children take longer to master decoding, but … Read more

Some children might fall behind their peers in reading. Difficulties with specific skills or lessons can arise at any point. Parents may notice their child struggling, though, and become concerned. Often, parents don’t want their child to lag in meeting grade-level benchmarks. When children are in second grade, they may be reading shorter chapter books. … Read more