If you’ve been following education news lately, you might have heard about “the reading wars.” As a parent, you may wonder what these “wars” mean for your child’s reading journey. Let’s break down this decades-long debate and, more importantly, understand what the science tells us about helping children become successful readers. What Are the Reading […]
The first-grade year marks an incredible transformation in your child’s reading journey. This is often the year when all those early literacy skills begin coming together, and many children take their first steps toward reading independence. It’s an exciting time filled with both wonderful achievements and natural challenges. What Makes First Grade Special First grade […]
Watching our children develop reading skills is exciting and challenging. Those first moments when your little one identifies a letter in their name or tries to sound out a word on their own are absolutely magical. You might wonder: Is my child on track? What should I be looking for? How can I best support […]
The timeless tales of bedtime stories remain a meaningful tradition for families. Bedtime stories are a precious way to foster unforgettable memories, parent-child bonding, and literacy development with your child. If you’re looking for ways to support your child’s reading foundation, bedtime stories are an excellent routine to implement—preferably sooner rather than later! Let’s explore […]
Reading is a fundamental skill that plays a vital role in your child’s academic success and lifelong learning. Early literacy development is an exciting and precious time for your child! However, some children struggle with reading—and it’s important to recognize the signs of struggle early on. If ignored, reading difficulties or reading disorders can significantly […]
The timeline of literacy development varies from child to child. From what science now knows about reading, however, there are some general milestones that most children follow as they gradually learn to read. For example, children typically begin to identify words that rhyme and recognize some familiar words by the age of 5. In first […]
Did you know that the foundation for learning to read is understanding speech sounds? While letters and words are seen with our eyes, when learning to read the brain facilitates a process that correlates with spoken language. This is why it’s so important for children to sound things out when they’re learning to read. In […]
Learning to recognize alphabetical letters is the first explicit phonics instruction that children receive. It’s essential to early phonics and ultimately learning to read! However, some children experience letter recognition difficulties that can hinder their progress in reading and writing. There are some obvious signs that your child might be struggling with letter recognition. But […]
When a child is learning to read, every new little milestone they achieve is important. But there’s one crucial milestone that sets the foundational skill of literacy, standing out as a key predictor of future reading success. This skill is letter recognition. This seemingly simple ability to identify and name letters is, in fact, a […]
While reading is a fundamental literacy skill that opens doors to imagination and success, it’s not the easiest skill to master—especially for young children. Many kids experience challenges in their reading journey that include bouts of frustration, confusion, and self-doubt. A healthy dose of this is normal. However, when you start to see signs of […]
