Some children can’t wait to open their book and find out where the next chapter takes the journey. Others might have trouble reading or they might not have discovered a book that has resonated with them. While not everyone loves to read, even those who dislike reading may find themselves getting lost in a book. … Read more
Children know that reading daily is often a part of their homework assignments for school. They might pick up a book and clock their minutes. Children, though, might not fully understand how reading is impactful to them. Reading is one of the fundamental pieces to learning and word decoding skills weave into many daily tasks. … Read more
Reading a book lets the mind enter new adventures, can introduce the individual to new ideas and ways of thinking and books can even provide a virtual tour of other countries without leaving home. For many individuals, reading is an enjoyable entertainment option that can keep them turning the pages for hours. Beyond the entertainment … Read more
January 18 2023 Many Changes for Reading Instruction With reading scores dropping nationwide, many are concerned and want to find solutions to this dilemma. Countless districts have stated they are considering changes to their reading programs, including updated curriculum and reading tutors. The New York Times recently published an article about how reading expert, Lucy … Read more
Many families in the United States are bilingual. Children might grow up proficient in both their family’s native language (Spanish, Chinese, etc.) and in English. When bilingual children are learning to read their parents or caregivers might wonder how best to guide their journey to ensure that children can read fluently in both languages. Osceola … Read more
Identifying reading struggles at a younger age could prevent children from falling further behind. In upper elementary grades, reading becomes the central focus of learning across all subjects and reading struggles could evolve into more significant learning struggles. Early reading struggles could present in many ways; parents could notice that their child struggles with comprehension-related … Read more