Children who struggle to read might avoid reading. Some might even hate to read. Parents might feel like they have to fight with their children to get them to open a book and read their nightly minutes. While most children are assigned reading minutes each week for homework (parents might even need to sign a … Read more
Kindergarten might be the time that children learn basic math skills like simple arithmetic and begin their journey with books and reading. Some children may enter kindergarten knowing how to read, others might still need to pick up early skills. Throughout the year parents might want to help their child practice grade-level benchmark concepts to … Read more
As the International Literacy Association explains “reading fluently does not mean reading fast.” What does it mean to be a fluent reader? Educators may measure fluency by finding out the words per minute children can read. Children are given a passage and the timer is set for a minute. Any mispronunciations are deducted from the … Read more
Reading 15 to 20 minutes each night might have even become part of the routine before children head to bed, and many teachers assign these minutes as reading homework. Some kids may dive right into their book, maybe clocking double or triple those recommended reading minutes. Kids who struggle to read might dread those mandated … Read more
Some reading programs require a special instructor. Others are designed for use in the classroom. Then there are the programs that parents can use to help their child at home. Parents looking for the top reading programs for struggling readers might have a lot of choices once they begin their search…which might begin online. Conveniently, … Read more
Authors Scott McBride and Rod Thompson spoke to Readability about their favorite books and share the inspiration behind their stories. Who or what inspired you to become a writer? Scott: I’m what you call an accidental author. Writing a children’s book never crossed my mind nor was it part of my plans. However, I had … Read more