Listening to your child read aloud — though for longer times and without the timer — can be good practice for fluency and comprehension. Ask questions about the text, and repeat the reading if your child struggles with word recognition, pace, or expression. And always be positive and encouraging.
For some kids, every step of the writing process is difficult — including spelling, handwriting and getting organized ideas onto paper. Learn more about dysgraphia and how you can support your child’s writing.
Have you ever been disappointed when a story ends and you have to say goodbye to characters you’ve come to know? Luckily, many children’s books are part of a series so kids don’t have to read just one. Series books have been around since children’s literature began; the following are both old series and some new ones that we recommend for children ages 0-9. Whichever book kids choose, we bet they’ll want to read another!
The when-then strategy helps nudge students toward appropriate behaviors. You explain clearly what you expect — and the positive outcome that will result. Learn how to use when-then sentences (a printable template is provided).
A child’s background and prior experiences can contribute to increased risk of reading problems. However, the are four factors that hinder reading development regardless of a child’s background. Find out what they are in this brief overview.