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“He cannot get enough of read alouds--we spend every night reading a new book and he is glued to my every word. Is this ear reading? That’s a new term for me.” “He is so curious and inquisitive about everything! I answer a million questions a day” “She loves learning ... Read More

Reading fluency is the ability to read accurately, smoothly and with expression. Fluent readers recognize words automatically, without struggling over decoding issues. When reading silently, in addition to recognizing words automatically, fluent readers group words rapidly to help gain meaning from their reading, which then translates into their understanding of ... Read More

In the midst of our busy lives, we sometimes find it so challenging to take time to sit down and really listen to our children read aloud. Instead, we often find ourselves telling our children to read to themselves while we are busy cooking dinner, doing laundry, or writing a ... Read More

For fluent readers, reading seems almost instinctual. Words are instantly recognized, stories come alive easily. However, for those just learning how to read it is a complex process that is anything but automatic. So what is reading? The process of reading involves many visual and mental processes. It is defined as ... Read More

Very often your child is required to read and log as part of nightly homework. Often parents suggest their child read independently for the allotted amount of time and then they'll sign the reading journal or reading log afterwards. When your child struggles with reading and is reluctant or resistant ... Read More