As children progress with their reading skills, they may be interested in grabbing bigger books from the library or off bookshelves at home. Chapter books can be found for different reading levels, interests and age groups. Some children may begin reading chapter books earlier than others. Some second graders or even first graders may be … Read more
Children struggling to read or those who read below grade-level benchmarks might need more help than parents know how to provide. Reading aloud with children, asking questions as they read and helping them sound out words can aid a child during their reading journey. Even children who receive additional assistance at school or within their … 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
Most children are in the habit of reading every day. For many students, nightly reading is a requirement. These nightly reading minutes range typically between 15 to 30 minutes. Some children who love to read might look forward to picking up a book after school. Children who dislike reading, though, or who struggle with reading … Read more
Millions of children struggle with reading. Some have difficulty with decoding, others might struggle with comprehension, and children also could struggle with all aspects of reading. After all, difficulty decoding words could leave a child to have little understanding of a sentence or paragraph of text. One mispronunciation could throw off the entire meaning, leaving … Read more