How to Help a 3rd Grader with Reading Comprehension

How to Help a 3rd Grader with Reading Comprehension

Third grade is an important year for learning. This is the grade-level when many kids will begin to express an interest in reading chapter books…if they haven’t already picked up those thicker books! For kids who struggle with reading comprehension issues, though, longer books with chapters may be more difficult to follow as the plots … Read more

How to Find Reading Help for 2nd Graders

How to Find Reading Help for 2nd Graders

Second graders are still in an early stage of reading. While some children in second grade may read proficiently, others may still be sounding out words. Sight word lists are still common in second grade, and the new additions to the list of words that children need to identify on sight may add to the … Read more

Can Parents Use Apps to Help a Five Year Old Read?

Can Parents Use Apps to Help a Five Year Old Read?

At age five, most children will either be in preschool or kindergarten. However, some parents may delay kindergarten or preschool, depending on the child’s individual needs and perhaps even the family’s financial issues (many parents pay for preschool).  Reading skills may vary at age five. Some children may be reading small books with ease, but … Read more

Essential Apps That Help You Improve Your Reading Speed

Essential Apps That Help You Improve Your Reading Speed

Many new readers struggle with reading quickly and smoothly. Being able to improve your reading speed will lead to better reading fluency and reading comprehension. Children often get practice and guidance with improving their reading speed at school. With so many school closures across the country, many children who are struggling with reading are left … Read more

9 Unique Strategies for Helping Kids Learn How to Read

9 Unique Strategies for Helping Kids Learn How to Read

Helping kids learn how to read is a dynamic process that’s different for each child, but keeping your kids on track can be done with just a few minutes each day. In fact, it’s easier than ever to incorporate reading into anyone’s daily routine, especially with all of the time we’re spending at home. Did … Read more