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 […]
Here’s a PSA for parents: Not all reading programs are created equal. Technology can enhance learning when properly implemented. AND many popular reading apps contradict research — specifically the science of reading — and could hinder your child’s literacy development. Let’s examine some widely used reading apps and understand where they may fall short. ABC […]
During the holidays, life is filled with traditions, joy, excitement, and lots of gifts. If you have kids, one of the best gifts you can give is the opportunity for your little ones to develop a love of reading. Holiday books can be an entertaining and inspiring way to bring people together and spread the […]
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 […]
As parents, we all want our children to develop strong reading skills. But more than that, we hope they’ll discover the joy and wonder that books can bring. Finding the right reading program for kids is crucial in this journey. The ideal program doesn’t just teach reading effectively; it ignites a passion for stories, words, […]
Before children learn to read, they need to master letter sounds. Early readers are not yet ready to smoothly and fluently read the words on a page—instead, they must identify one alphabetical letter at a time, sound out each letter in each word, and then blend those sounds to form the word. This takes a […]
Learning to read is a life-changing milestone for children. It opens the door to lifelong learning and can impact academic success. At the foundation of every child’s reading journey is phonics instruction—the method of teaching kids the relationship between spoken language and alphabetical letters. Whether your child is a pre-reader or on their way to […]
When your child is learning how to read, it’s an exciting and rewarding time. As parents, we all want to see our children grow into literate, successful individuals—both academically and as human beings. But for some children, learning to read isn’t the most empowering or life-changing experience. Some kids really struggle. In that case, what […]
