Third-grade ushers in many educational milestones. This may be the first year that children take MAP tests or other state assessments. Multiplication facts are often introduced in third grade, too, and many kids will begin memorizing those ‘x’ facts. Your child’s 3rd grade reading comprehension also may be challenged as longer books or stories are … Read more
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
Your child’s teacher may have told you that your child struggles with reading comprehension. What is reading comprehension? This refers to the ability to understand what we read, and comprehension impacts how we relate to a story and its characters. Reading comprehension is how we interpret a story and understand its meaning. When a child … Read more
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
For Robert Moeser, uncovering why his children were struggling in school proved to be a major challenge. His three children—ages 11, 8 and 6—all had unique learning needs, and Moeser found himself at his wit’s end trying to find the educational tools to help each child succeed in the public school system. Identifying the Problem … Read more
Reading is an essential skill that every child needs to master in order to succeed in their academic and professional careers. But unfortunately, one in four children in America grow up without learning how to read, and many others enter adulthood with poor reading skills. Fortunately, there are a number of tools that parents can … Read more