Fluency is a skill that allows people to use language easily, accurately, and with expression. Reading fluency is the ability to read quickly, accurately, and with expression. Reading fluency leads to comprehension. Reading comprehension is key to reading proficiency. How does a child become fluent in reading, and what are some ways you can help? […]
Reading is an amazing, sophisticated ability unique to humans. It takes several important skills to become a high-level reader, all of which are obtained at different stages of development. Over the last century, researchers in multiple fields of study worldwide have compiled evidence on how humans learn to read and write. Cognitive psychologists, speech-language pathologists, […]
Thanks to technology, there are many educational reading platforms out there today. From video games to interactive computer lessons, reading apps are easy to find. But how do you choose one that works for kids? First, know that it takes more than a reading app for children to learn how to read. As social creatures, […]
If you’re reading this, you know your way around complex sentences. You likely speak, read, and communicate without considering how it all works. As an adult, you may not recall how you learned your language skills. But as the parent of a child learning to read, it’s helpful to retrace your steps. Complex sentences are […]
Since 1995, World Book Day has been a worldwide celebration of books and reading. It should come as no surprise that this is one of our favorite days of the year. We’re kicking off the celebration with a week of World Book Day events! We will be hosting five author read-aloud events for a unique […]
Teaching your child to read is a challenging and rewarding process. If your child has already developed phonemic and phonological awareness, they’re ready to start learning the connection between those sounds and the letters that represent them. In order to read, children need to develop specific decoding skills to help them recognize letters and the […]
Parents often wonder: “When should I start introducing reading instruction to my children?” Most children are able to read by the age of six or seven, but the ability to read isn’t a lightswitch that just magically flips on one day. Children go through a process of pre-reading developments that enable them to become fluent […]
Literacy, the ability to read and write, is a critical aspect of living in today’s world. For many of us, we acquire literacy skills as children and use them throughout our lives without really thinking about how we learned to read and write. Many adults don’t appreciate these foundational skills unless they have decided to pursue a […]
Learning to read is one of the most challenging and important skills a child develops. So what can you do as a parent to help your child get a head-start? As a parent, you are continually working to make sure you’re giving your child everything they need to be happy, healthy, and prosperous. Intuitively, you […]
Children are gathering skills they’ll use in reading and writing everyday. So how can you help get your child reading confidently and instill a lifelong love of books? The world is filled with words, letters, and numbers. Watching your child transition from a nonreader to one who can both entertain and educate themselves with a […]
