It’s never too late for a child to learn to read well. I’ve seen Grade 4 students make remarkable progress in reading when they finally get the explicit instruction they need. But by this stage, every week counts. Many students arrive in Grade 4 still missing the foundational skills of reading taught in Kindergarten through…
If your child is struggling with reading, you’ve likely experienced worry, frustration, confusion… and often, a heavy dose of guilt. “What did I do wrong?” you might ask yourself. “Did I not read to them enough as a baby? Should I have used a different program?” Parents, please hear this: It’s not your fault. Learning…
Recently in my local Ontario Facebook mom group, there were over a hundred comments in response to a parent who was concerned her child was struggling in reading. She was worried he wasn’t progressing as he should, and she didn’t know what kind of tutor would be right for her child. She needed cost-effective options with a…
If your child is learning to read, as a parent, it’s only natural to want to be closely involved every step of the way. After all, reading is not just a skill; it’s the foundational cornerstone that paves the path to academic success and enduring self-confidence. As a parent of elementary school children, your pursuit…
Why Grades 1 and 2 are crucial for adult success.
Summer break is absolutely a time for kids to enjoy the sunshine and take a break from the academic demands of school. However, research shows that summer learning loss can have a significant impact on a child’s reading development, particularly for those in grades 1-3. So why are grades 1-3 particularly significant for reading development,…
At The Reading Specialists we are very obsessed with the skill of blending and how necessary it is for a child who is learning to read. Often when developing the skill, teachers will say the speech sounds for cat – c – a – t, and most students will hear those sounds and put them…
“The dyslexic brain is wired differently. It’s not better or worse, it’s just different. And if you understand that, then you can understand that dyslexic people can still achieve great things.” Dr. Harold Koplewicz
As parents, we want to help our child learn to read. A solid foundation in reading helps our kids build on it quickly in all subjects and it also helps our kids feel confident in their abilities. But your family is busy, you have many responsibilities, you need to make the most of the limited…