8 Ideas for Bedtime Reading Routines
Bedtime reading creates magical moments that children treasure for years. These quiet minutes together not only strengthen your bond but also build essential literacy skills while helping your child wind down for sleep. Why Bedtime Reading Matters Bedtime reading routines provide consistent exposure to language, vocabulary, and story structures that support literacy development. During these…
Reading Stamina: Building Your Child’s Attention Span for Longer Texts
Your kindergartner eagerly picks up a book but loses interest after two pages. Your second grader loves stories but gets restless during chapter books. Building reading stamina, the ability to focus on text for extended periods, is crucial for your child’s literacy success. What Is Reading Stamina? Reading stamina is your child’s ability to sustain…
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Reading Benchmark Tests: What Those Numbers Really Mean for Your Child
Your child comes home with reading test scores, and you stare at confusing numbers and letters, wondering what they actually mean. Is your child succeeding or struggling? These benchmark tests provide valuable information, but only when you understand how to interpret them correctly. What Are Reading Benchmark Tests Reading benchmark tests measure your child’s literacy…
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Letter Reversals: What They Are and How to Help Your Child
Your four-year-old writes their name but flips the ‘R’ backward. Your kindergartner confuses ‘b’ and ‘d’ when reading. These letter reversals worry many parents, but they’re actually a normal part of early literacy development for most children. Understanding why reversals happen and when they’re typical versus concerning gives you the tools to support your child’s…
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The Difference Between Reading Delays and Reading Disabilities
When your child struggles with reading, you wonder: Is this temporary or something more? Understanding the difference between reading delays and disabilities helps you get the right support for your child. Understanding Reading Delays Reading delays happen when children learn literacy skills more slowly than their peers but still follow normal patterns. These kids catch…
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Reading Regression: Why Some Kids Take Steps Backward (And How to Help)
Nothing panics a parent quite like watching their child struggle with skills they seemed to master just weeks before. One day, your preschooler confidently identifies the letter ‘B,’ and the next day, they stare at it blankly. This frustrating phenomenon, known as reading regression, is more common than you might think and is usually not…
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