Reading Program

Parents may have tried nearly every suggestion to help their struggling reader at home. They’ve read to children and asked key questions. They have gone over lists of sight words. Parents have helped children sound out words. They’ve chunked text. And now they’re exhausted. Having a struggling student can be difficult for parents, especially when … Read more

Schools and school districts might use different programs for reading, math and other subjects. And every school or district could have their own preferences on how they teach these subjects and what programs are used to aid in teaching. For reading, programs like Raz-Kids and Accelerated Reader might be utilized in the classroom. But what … Read more

Reading nightly has become a standard mandate for children in the elementary years. Children may favor specific authors, a book series or might adore one genre. Some children love to read and can’t wait to curl up with a good book. Others dread the nightly expectation. When children struggle with reading, they may avoid the … Read more

Children may struggle with literacy for different reasons. Some may be diagnosed with a learning disorder, while others may simply fall behind their peers. Not all children are ready to read at the same time, and this could affect ability, too. Different grade levels also focus on different aspects of reading. In early elementary, children … Read more

There are many typical and traditional ways that parents can help their child with reading. Yet, to get children to be excited about reading at a young age, parents can embrace their creative and fun side. Reading doesn’t always have to be about lessons and homework. Reading can and should be a joyful experience. Using … Read more

When children come home from school, they need a bit of downtime. While there could be a pile of homework in their backpack, along with a book for a reading assignment, decompressing might help children feel refreshed to tackle more work. For children who might need additional help with reading, parents might be on the … Read more