reading foundations K–3

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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Visual Processing

Can Your Child See the Word? Why Visual Processing Matters

Can your child see the word? Visual processing matters, and reading fluency isn’t just about sounding words out. It’s about seeing a word and knowing it instantly. That skill starts on the 2nd Floor of the Reading Building: Visual Processing. This is your child’s ability to: Recognize patterns Spot and memorize sight words Visually match

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Learning to Read begins with sound

Learning to Read Starts with Sound – Before They Can Read It, They Need to Hear It

Most parents assume learning to read starts with letters and books. Learning to read starts with sound.  Before they can read it, they need to hear it. Welcome to the 1st Floor of the Reading Building: Auditory Processing. This is your child’s ability to: Hear sounds in words…both how many sounds are heard in a

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