First grade is an important year for children. In first grade, children must leave the days of recess and nap time behind in order to learn various skills that will help them achieve academic success in the years ahead. One area of focus is reading skills, which is why “my 1st grader struggles with reading” … Read more
For many years, the idea of introducing reading and writing in kindergarten seemed to be unnecessary. Most schools probably would not introduce the idea of a reading program for kindergarten but wait until first grade. The focus in kindergarten is often recognizing the alphabet and sounds (phonemic awareness and phonics). However, today many schools are … Read more
When looking for the best reading apps for kids, you may want to consider what your child needs from the app. Are they struggling to read? Do they enjoy reading? Knowing what you want and what your child needs makes choosing the right app easier. In most cases, kids who struggle with reading won’t like … Read more
When you first start to think about encouraging your child to read, the mind almost instantly goes towards kids’ books and reading applications. There are some free reading programs, but they do of course have some limitations. Most free reading apps have a strong focus on battery life and ‘book like’ delivery. In many cases, … Read more
There’s nothing more heartbreaking than watching your child struggle with reading. Parents often feel helpless in this situation, but there’s actually a way for parents to step in and help their children succeed. Reading tutors can provide additional help to your child outside of the classroom so they can quickly improve their skills and catch … Read more
Reading comprehension is the ultimate goal of learning to read. While many new readers might struggle with this skill, there are ways to help improve such as reading comprehension apps. One of the most important skills in reading is reading comprehension. Most kids that are beginning to read will likely just be identifying words in … Read more