To beginning readers, coming across a new, complicated word is very intimidating. Early in the process of learning to read, we learn to recognize sight words, common sounds, and phonics or informally “sounding it out.” A recent article, Why phonics was key in one district’s reading growth, profiles one school district. It shows that revisiting phonics at various ages made reading […]
Tips to make Reading Fun and Back to School Easy
Here are a few tips to help kids find their love for reading and stay reading for life. It may take a little work from the grownups in their lives, but the reward is worth the work.