learning to read

Phonological and phonemic awareness are essential skills for children who are learning to read. These skills involve the ability to hear and manipulate the individual sounds (phonemes) in words. Phonological awareness is the understanding that words are made up of smaller units of sound, such as syllables and phonemes. For example, a child with strong…

Individualized reading instruction, specifically through a highly trained tutor using Orton-Gillingham methods, can be extremely beneficial for a struggling reader. It provides a personalized, multi-sensory, phonics-based, structured approach that addresses specific difficulties, focuses on reading fluency, builds self-confidence, increases engagement, and can lead to faster progress and long-term success in reading. With the right support…