Some children develop reading skills faster than others. If your child is a struggling reader, you shouldn’t sit back and wait for them to catch up on their own. Studies have shown that early identification and intervention is crucial when it comes to reading help for kids. The longer you wait to take action, the … Read more
With school districts around the country announcing their plans to re-open (or not), and states grapple with social distancing and safety measures to keep the outbreak in check, many parents are confused and distressed, unsure of how to help their children this fall. Los Angeles and San Diego have announced that schools will remain closed … Read more
The summer slide is real, and it can cause children to make up for lost learning once school resumes in the fall. Some parents may be pressed for time because of work and other obligations and might not be able to sit down with children to focus on enrichment activities. One of the easiest habits … Read more
Second grade is an important year in a child’s academic career. Kids at this grade level are finally comfortable in their school environment, which means they are ready to focus on expanding their skills and knowledge. In second grade, children start to develop more complex reading skills that will set them up for future academic … Read more
The Reading Recovery program was established in the United States in 1984 to provide one-on-one tutoring to struggling readers in the first grade. The goal of this program is to help these struggling readers understand complex concepts and develop the crucial skills that they need to become better readers. If your first grader is struggling … Read more
Teachers are our children’s primary source of learning. One of the first things they learn to do in school is to read. When children are first starting to read, they need all the practice they can get. This is especially true for children who are struggling with reading. As parents, we might want to think … Read more