Reading

Learning to read is a critical step in a child’s development. Yet 4 out of 10 children will experience problems. The articles below elaborate on the skills needed to become a fluent reader.

Basic Reading Concepts

Phonemic Awareness

Phonics and Word Recognition

Fluency

Vocabulary

Comprehesion


  • Taking Specific Word Instruction Too Far

    A lot of vocabulary is learned indirectly, however some should be taught directly. Direct instruction assists students when learning to read (particularly when learning difficult words and concepts). One of the direct instruction methods used is specific word instruction, which is teaching individual words prior to reading text. This also assists with reading comprehension. A…

  • Skills Your Child Needs Before They Learn to Read

    Skills Your Child Needs Before They Learn to Read Prior to learning to read, research has proven that a child must possess six skills. Parents can assist in a child’s reading readiness by focusing on these skills early. Begin working with your child when they are very young (birth to two-years-old), and focus on the…

  • Vocabulary Learning – Don’t Dumb It Down

    This post refers to certain words that we use when communicating with children. These words are not found in the dictionary or if they are we are not properly using them. Do they need to use the potty? Or do they need to go to the restroom? The primary definition for potty, chiefly used by…

  • Mechanics of Learning to Read

    Mechanics of Learning to Read Reading unlocks a lifetime of learning and opportunities. Learning to read is the single, most important step toward a successful future. This skill is best mastered when the parent or educator has a firm grasp of the mechanics involved in the reading process. A combination of phonemic awareness, word analysis,…

  • The Dynamic Duo: Phonics and Sight Words

    The Dynamic Duo: Phonics and Sight Words   Over the past decade educators and experts have analyzed various methods used to teach reading. Today most teachers and reading experts recommend an approach that contains five essential elements. Phonics and word study are one of the five key areas of reading instruction. This area focuses on…

  • Learning to Read and Learning Disabilities

    Exposure to sight words can be instrumental to children with learning disabilities – in more ways than one. Various disabilities, like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and dyslexia, can significantly slow a child’s reading development. Numerous researchers have recognized that repetitive interaction with high frequency “sight” words is particularly instrumental when challenged or at risk…