What to Say (and Not Say) When Helping a Child with Reading Difficulties
Watching your child struggle with reading can tug at your heart. As online reading specialists who work with children in grades K–5, we...
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What Does a Reading Specialist Do During a Tutoring Session?
If you’re a parent of a struggling reader , you may wonder what a reading specialist does and how they can help your child. Reading...
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What End-of-Year Report Cards Don’t Tell You About Tracking Reading Progress
If your child just brought home a passing grade in reading, you might feel a wave of relief—but don’t let that grade fool you. A “meets...
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Tutoring vs. Summer School: What’s Best for Your Child?
If your child is struggling with reading—especially in those critical Kindergarten through fifth grade years—you might be wondering what...
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Homeschool Reading Activities for Elementary Students
One of the greatest advantages of homeschooling is flexibility —especially when it comes to teaching reading. If you’re homeschooling a...
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Why Decodable Books Build Stronger Readers Than Leveled Books
If your child is struggling to read—or falling behind grade level expectations—you may be wondering what kind of support will truly help....
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