reading skills

What If a Book Could Build Confidence, Not Just Reading Skills?

What If a Book Could Build Confidence, Not Just Reading Skills?

What if a book could build confidence, not just reading skills? We talk a lot about phonics, decoding, and comprehension… But do you know the one thing most struggling readers are missing? ➡️ Confidence. Kids who struggle with reading and confidence often begin to believe: “I’m dumb.” “I’ll never get this.” “I hate reading.” That […]

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Most parents are not trained to teach reading

Most Parents Are Not Trained to Teach Reading.

Dear Parent: It’s not your fault. Most parents are not trained to teach reading. You’ve bought the flashcards. You’ve tried five different reading programs. You’ve stayed up at night asking yourself: “Am I doing something wrong?” “What if I’m failing them?” Let’s stop right there. You haven’t failed your child. You just haven’t been given

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Informal Reading Assessment

Reading Assessment – What If You Could Stop Guessing and Know for Sure?

Reading assessment: What if you could stop guessing and know for sure? You’ve probably asked yourself one of these: “Is my child actually behind?” “Am I doing something wrong?” “Do we need a tutor? A new program? A break?” If you’re here, you’re already doing your best. But without a clear picture of where your

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Comprehension- The prize to reading.

Comprehension: The 4th Floor (The Prize)

Comprehension: The Final Floor That Changes Everything Why comprehension? Your child reads a passage by: Decoding words They recognize sight words. They follow understanding for our language with vocabulary, punctuation, and grammar… But when you ask what they just read? Blank stares. Or worse — “I don’t know.” This is a sign that comprehension —

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Print Text

What Would the World Look Like If There Was No Print Text?

Have you ever wondered why print text was invented and, more importantly, why we learn to read it?  Well, historically, it has been noted that “reading was invented to preserve and transmit information more effectively than relying solely on oral storytelling (Google search).  Thus, writing systems had to be invented for this purpose.  Writing forms

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Why are American kids called dumb?

Why are American Kids called dumb?

I have noticed recently on telecasts; our American children are referred to as “dumb”.  Why are American kids called “dumb”? This is SO untrue! Everyone in the world is born with the same brain matter…no matter what the color of skin, language, or culture.  The development of this brain matter relies upon our language development,

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Using Puppets to Boost Your Child’s Reading Confidence

Crafting Creativity: Using Puppets to Boost Your Child’s Reading Confidence

Reading is one of the most important skills your child will learn, and building a love for it starts early. But what if you could make learning to read even more fun? One of the best ways to get children excited about reading is to introduce creativity and hands-on activities into their learning process. Our

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Signs and symptoms of reading disabilities and deficiencies

Signs and Symptoms of Reading Disabilities and Deficiencies

Reading disabilities and deficiencies can be a frustrating and often misunderstood condition. What’s more, common signs of a reading disability include poor reading comprehension and difficulty understanding what is read. It is important to recognize the signs and symptoms of reading disabilities early on to provide effective support for those individuals affected by this disability.

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types of reading disabilities and deficiencies

Types of Reading Disabilities and Deficiencies

The complex process of reading requires a combinations of cognitive, physical, and emotional skills.  A skill most taken for granted is reading. Unfortunately, many children struggle to acquire these skills and develop reading disabilities or deficiencies. In this article, we will discuss the different types of reading disabilities and deficiencies. By understanding the various types

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What are reading disabilities and deficiencies

What Are Reading Disabilities and Deficiencies?

What are reading disabilities and deficiencies? One of the most common reading disabilities and deficiencies is Dyslexia. Dyslexia is just one of the many reading disabilities that can affect a child’s ability to learn. Other reading disabilities, such as dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and auditory processing disorder, can be just as difficult for children as dyslexia. In

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