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


  • The Five Skills Needed When Learning to Read

    Learning to read is a critical component in a child’s development, which not only affects a child’s ability to succeed in school but also his or her desire to learn. The critical years are from kindergarten to third grade. Specific skills need to be taught to a child in order for them to successfully learn…

  • Parental Involvement Accelerates Learning to Read

    A child’s ability to read dictates, in large measure, his / her success in school and throughout life. As eliquently stated by Ontario Canada’s Ministry of Education, “The focus on instruction in the early years is on learning to read, but over time the focus shifts to reading to learn. … There is a critical…