This has been no ordinary summer. Covid has shut down pools, ceased sporting events (both youth and professional) and left many kids with few entertainment options during the long break. There are still a few weeks left before school resumes (either online or in-person), and parents’ patience may be wearing thin. Kids may be spending … Read more
All new readers struggle at some point in the learning process. Learning to read for the first time can be very difficult, but some students struggle even more than others. Millions of students who struggle with reading often have dyslexia. An estimated one in five students has a learning disability, with dyslexia being the most … Read more
Lots of families are trying to make the most out of a summer that is just not the norm. Social distancing measures may mean that favorite activities aren’t an option. Sports may be cancelled. Camps, too. Some pools are open, but others are shut down for the summer. Even the upcoming school year may be … Read more
Parents of struggling readers may be at a loss for how to help their child reach literacy benchmarks and meet grade-level reading standards. Some children may qualify for additional help at school or in the classroom, whereas others could seemingly fall through the educational cracks of the system. An at-home reading program could help ensure … Read more
The summer slide is real, and it can cause children to make up for lost learning once school resumes in the fall. Some parents may be pressed for time because of work and other obligations and might not be able to sit down with children to focus on enrichment activities. One of the easiest habits … Read more
The Reading Recovery program was established in the United States in 1984 to provide one-on-one tutoring to struggling readers in the first grade. The goal of this program is to help these struggling readers understand complex concepts and develop the crucial skills that they need to become better readers. If your first grader is struggling … Read more
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