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Sight words break the phonetic code. They must be memorized. Sight words are also very common. Turn to any page of text, and you’ll find lots of sight words scattered about the page. If a child does …
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If your child is reading a grade-level book and exhibits the following signs, you may want to think about hiring a reading tutor: The Whisperer A child who reads at her normal volume and then …
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The summer is a critical time for struggling readers, as the break can allow them to gain ground. Why is summer reading important? If a child is behind and reads extensively over the summer, he can …
Kindergarten reading level examples can help parents understand how their child is progressing. Every school has different Kindergarten reading standards. While some expect Kindergartners to read …
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Short a games for Kindergarten are a fun way to introduce students to reading and spelling. In early Kindergarten, students focus on short vowel sounds. If you want your student to read in early …
Parent Question: I keep going over phonics with my daughter, but nothing sticks. She seems to forget it all so quickly. There’s a period when forgetting is normal. At first, a student doesn’t know …
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There are many ways to teach spelling. In many schools, kids are given weekly lists to memorize. Kids dutifully study each list, often copying words until they are committed to (short-term) memory. …
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Many parents aren’t sure when to hire a reading interventionist. They hear conflicting things from teachers, other parents and even doctors. Some say, “You should wait. You’re child needs a few more …
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Sometimes children who struggle in spelling can excel in other areas of language including reading, speaking and listening. How to teach spelling is often overlooked, because many assume that spelling …
