Learning to Read
Growing Reader
Tween
When Reading Speed Matters for Kids
When it comes to kids and reading, does speed matter? The answer is yes and no. A reading specialist explains what we should pay attention to.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
20 Sight Word Games, Activities, and Reading Ideas
Knowing sight words at a glance makes reading easier. Here you’ll find sight word games, apps, multi-sensory activities, and reading ideas.
Tips & Advice
The Tough But Important Task of Raising Free-Range Readers
My first maternal instinct is often to shield, to do what I can to help my child avoid discomfort. But from the beginning, I was eager to share stories with my daughter that brought both smiles and tears.
Tween
Reading Strategies and Book Suggestions for Struggling Readers
How can you help an older child who struggles with reading? Here you’ll find go-to strategies plus great book suggestions that are at a lower reading level yet still interesting to kids.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
5 Ways To Use Picture Books To Build Kids’ Language Skills
In addition to being an ideal bonding experience, reading a book to your child can also be a great vehicle for helping them develop many important language skills.
Growing Reader
7 Early Signs Your Child May Have a Reading Issue
As a parent and educator who has dealt with learning struggles, I encourage other parents to know these seven common red-flag signs of a reading issue.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Reading Pictures: What Comics Can Teach Young Children
Jennifer L. Holm, the author behind the Babymouse and My First Comics series, explains how comics teach kids the building blocks of reading in a visual way.
Growing Reader
The 50 Best Books for 7- and 8-Year-Olds
What are the best books for 7-year-olds and 8-year-olds? Our panel of experts list their top 50 children's books for developing readers.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Why Reading the Same Book Repeatedly Is Good for Kids (Even If It Drives You Nuts)
Despite its annoyances for parents, repetitive reading offers a surprising number of benefits for new readers.
Growing Reader
The Super Simple Way to Help Your Kids Become Stronger Readers
Dyad reading is a very effective method of teaching reading that draws upon multiple senses. Surprisingly, many parents have never heard of it.
Growing Reader
Tween
No More Robot Reading: How to Help Kids Read with Expression
Ever hear a child read like a robot with no pauses for punctuation and a monotone voice? Try these strategies to improve your child’s oral reading expression.
Growing Reader
Funny Early Readers Sure to Hook Kids Who Are Learning to Read
These books will get your child through the early reader stage with more than a few chuckles and belly laughs.
