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? […]
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 […]
What are vocabulary words? Vocabulary is the knowledge of words, and vocabulary words are a specific set of words to be learned. Vocabulary is an essential component of reading comprehension. Knowing the meaning of words helps with understanding a text. Without a strong vocabulary, kids struggle to make sense of what they are reading, and […]
The ability to decode words, read them fluently, and understand their meaning is the goal of successful reading. To do this, children need to develop reading comprehension skills. According to the National Reading Panel, The five pillars of learning to read are phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. All five components are important, but […]
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 […]
Children begin their literacy development at an early age. In fact, language acquisition, an important precursor for learning how to read, begins for babies in utero. Therefore, it’s never too early to teach your children reading skills. To teach your child to read, it helps to know the process of how children learn to read […]
One question that parents often ask teachers is how to choose the best children’s books for their child to read. The answer to this question can vary by age or grade, but one thing is certain: to help your children improve their reading skills, you want them reading books that are at their appropriate reading […]
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 […]
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 […]
