As the International Literacy Association explains “reading fluently does not mean reading fast.” What does it mean to be a fluent reader? Educators may measure fluency by finding out the words per minute children can read. Children are given a passage and the timer is set for a minute. Any mispronunciations are deducted from the … Read more
Reading 15 to 20 minutes each night might have even become part of the routine before children head to bed, and many teachers assign these minutes as reading homework. Some kids may dive right into their book, maybe clocking double or triple those recommended reading minutes. Kids who struggle to read might dread those mandated … Read more
Parents often juggle many roles. Some may work full-time or even juggle multiple jobs to ensure that all the family’s needs are met. When work ends, parents may be exhausted and just want to enjoy some downtime or spend quality time with their children. Parents who barely have time to relax may not know how … Read more
After a year of virtual learning for some students, parents might be finding the online or virtual landscape easier to navigate. While virtual platforms might not be the preferred medium for some students, others thrive with technology. Parents may be looking at online resources to keep kids from falling behind, to help move them ahead … Read more
The scene might sound familiar. You’re waiting at the bus stop for your first-grader to come home. Out of the double-doors bounces your child. You head home, fix a snack, and get ready to tackle that homework. Your child is struggling with sound blends, though. You’re doing your best, but that reading lesson is dragging … Read more
While the American Academy of Pediatrics doesn’t set precise screen time limits for older kids, the AAP does recommend limiting screen time to one hour or less each day for younger children (ages two through five). Screen time includes all screens—computers, devices and televisions. Parents of preschoolers might be extra careful for the screen time … Read more