The coronavirus pandemic has closed school for more than half of all children in the United States. There’s no telling when the coronavirus crisis will be over, which means millions of children may be at home for the rest of the school year. Many parents have responded to this unique situation by taking on the … Read more
Many households have two parents that work full-time outside the home. In addition, single parents have to do the role of two parents, hold down full-time jobs and manage kids and the home. Time is precious, and when work ends, dinner has to be prepared and all the homework and chores need to be completed. … Read more
Homeschooling is now the new reality for many kids and parents. With thousands of schools closed because of the coronavirus outbreak, many parents are left to teach their own children and homeschool reading comprehension, math, science, and other subjects. Reading comprehension is an important skill that many young children learn in the classroom. Mastering reading … Read more
Schools and private reading classes always start out with the idealistic idea of helping every child to read. However, although the idea is nice, in reality, often there simply aren’t enough resources to give each child the individual attention that they deserve. Schools have to stick to set budgets and meet certain educational targets. Sure, … Read more
Independent reading is when your child is able to read consistently with minimal to no help. Most kids start to learn to read independently in school with teachers being there to guide them when necessary. However, the coronavirus outbreak has caused thousands of schools to close leaving many children without the regular resources they need … Read more
There are two main components to reading. The first is decoding, which is pronouncing written words, and the second component is reading comprehension. Many parents and teachers focus heavily on improving children’s decoding skills, but reading comprehension is just as important. In fact, it’s considered one of the most critical skills that people need to … Read more