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  • Video: How third graders show they’re learning from what they read

    Kids in third grade begin the shift from learning to read to reading to learn. Is your third grader building knowledge from whats being read? Watch this video from Understood founding partner GreatSchools to find out what signs might clue you in.

  • Video: How fourth graders show they’re learning from what they read

    How do you know if fourth graders are building knowledge from what they read? Typically, theyll connect something theyve already learned with what theyre reading now. Watch this video from Understood founding partner GreatSchools to learn more about how to tell if kids this age are learning from the

  • Video: How fourth graders show they understand what they read

    Kids in fourth grade are reading more than ever before. If they really comprehend what they read, theyre able to answer questions about it. Watch this video from Understood founding partner GreatSchools to learn how kids this age show that they understand what theyre reading.

  • Video: What reading fluency looks like in fifth grade

    In fifth grade, kids face their most challenging reading assignments yet. Theyll typically be able to read aloud smoothly and at a speed thats easy to understand. But they may have to correct themselves from time to time. Watch this video from Understood founding partner GreatSchools to find out wha

  • Video: How first graders show they’re learning from what they read

    How do you know if first graders are building knowledge from what theyre reading? One sign is if theyre able to explain to you what theyve learned. Watch this video from founding partner GreatSchools to find out how first graders typically show theyre learning from what they read.

  • 9 terms to know if your child has trouble with reading

    As you look into why your child has trouble with reading, you may come across a number of words and concepts youre not familiar with. Here are key reading terms to help you understand your childs reading challenges. 1. Decoding Decoding is a key reading skill. Decoding involves matching letters with

  • Video: How second graders show they’re learning from what they read

    How can you be sure second graders are learning from what they read? Typically, kids this age can make connections between the new information they read and what they already know. Watch this video from Understood founding partner GreatSchools to learn more.

  • How can you tell if kids understand what they read?

    My 9-year-old daughter struggles with reading, but shes no longer reading aloud with me. How can I tell if she understands what she reads? This is such an important question. The ultimate goal of reading is to make meaning of whats written. That requires lots of practice. Without being involved in

  • Video: How third graders show they understand what they read

    Reading gets more challenging in third grade. And you may wonder if your child is really getting what the words on the page mean. Watch this video from Understood founding partner GreatSchools and find out how to tell whether third graders truly comprehend what theyre reading.

  • Reading skills at different ages

    Even as babies, kids build reading skills that set the foundation for learning to read. Heres a list of reading milestones by age. Keep in mind that kids develop reading skills at their own pace, so they may not be on this exact timetable. Babies (ages 012 months) - Begin to reach for soft-covered

  • 14 ways to encourage your grade-schooler to read

    Its easier for kids to build reading skills when they enjoy reading. They practice more, and they feel more motivated to take on reading challenges. Try these tips to encourage your child to read and hopefully build a love of reading. 1. Read it again and again. Encourage your child to read familiar

  • Video: How fifth graders show they understand what they read

    Its usually pretty easy to tell whether fifth graders understand what they read. Just ask them questions about it. Watch this video from Understood founding partner GreatSchools to learn more about how to tell if your child is really understanding a book or block of text.

  • Beyond books: 6 fun things for kids to read

    - Kids read all day at school, so they might not want to read at home. - Kids dont just have to read traditional books to build reading skills. - Some kids prefer comics and graphic novels, which are great options. In school, kids have to read all day. So they might not want to read traditional

  • Video: Inside a reading intervention

    What helps struggling students learn how to read? Step inside two public school classrooms to see what effective reading interventionslook like for grade-schoolers and middle-schoolers. Margie Gillis, president of Literacy How, explains key concepts such as why multisensory reading instructionhelps

  • Video: How kindergartners show they understand what they read

    How can you tell if kindergartners understand what they read? For one thing, theyll usually be able to answer simple questions about the story. Watch this video from founding partner GreatSchools to learn more signs that your child comprehends whats being read.

  • How to help kids become more fluent readers

    Reading fluency is the ability to read at a good pace, with accuracy, and with the right expression. Fluent readers also understand what theyre reading. Here are some ways kids can improve their fluency: - Listen to models of fluent reading, like read-alouds. Audiobooks can also be great models of

  • Reading to my son: 5 ways I get ready as a dyslexic dad

    At one point in my life, I didnt want to have children because of my dyslexia. I didnt want to have to read to my child. It was my insecurity I was dealing with. Years later, I remember one time I was reading to my son and stumbling over words. I was so uncomfortable that I started making up words.

  • Video: What reading fluency looks like in third grade

    In third grade, kids books get just a little more challenging. Children this age are usually able to read them smoothly and at a reasonable pace. Watch this video from Understood founding partner GreatSchools to hear what a fluent third-grade reader sounds like.

  • Video: What reading fluency looks like in fourth grade

    Most fourth graders can read pretty smoothly, with both expression and understanding. But they may correct themselves or need help pronouncing words at times. Watch this video from Understood founding partner GreatSchools to find out what fluent reading sounds like at this age.

  • Download: Summer reading logs

    Reading logs are a simple way to manage summer reading assignments — for you and your child. Use these free downloads to help your child stay on track, see progress, and stay motivated.

  • 6 essential skills for reading comprehension

    - Reading comprehension can be challenging for kids. - Kids must master a number of key skills, like decoding, to fully understand what theyre reading. - There are ways to help struggling readers build these skills at home and at school. Some people think of the act of reading as a straightforwa

  • Video: How kindergartners show they’re learning from what they read

    Kids in kindergarten can typically build knowledge through reading. How can you tell if this is happening for your child? For one thing, they can usually make connections between what theyve read and something they already know. Watch this video from founding partner GreatSchools for tips on how to

  • Top 10 things to know about reading

    - Learning to read is a complex process. - What kids learn before they enter school is important. - Early intervention can help struggling readers. Here are 10 things you need to know about reading what it takes to learn to read and how to help struggling readers. 1. Too many American children d

  • Is it OK that my second grader is learning to read by memorizing words?

    My second grader is learning to read by memorizing words, instead of by sounding them out. Is that OK? Yes, its OK, especially for early readers. In fact, reading by memorizing words is something most kids do when theyre first learning to read. Its also something they need to do to be good readers.

  • Teaching teens who struggle with reading: What can help

    - Kids who struggle with reading can face new challenges when they reach middle school and high school. - Reading methods based on research can help teens read more skillfully. - There are strategies for teaching decoding and vocabulary skills to teens. Even when theyve mastered the basics, kids

  • 4 reasons kids get anxious about reading — and how to help

    Reading helps lots of people unwind. But for some kids, reading is anything but relaxing. It stresses them out. Even just thinking about reading can put them on edge. Here are some common reasons kids get reading anxiety. 1. Trouble sounding out words Reading isnt fun when every word is a chore to

  • Video: What reading fluency looks like in kindergarten

    What does it look like for a kindergartner to read smoothly? This video from founding partner GreatSchools can help you better understand typical reading skills in kindergarten.

  • Video: Why learning to read is harder than learning to speak

    Why can my child speak so well, but has trouble learning to read? Thats a common question for families with a struggling reader. Hear from reading specialist Margie Gillis on how the brain changes when we learn to read and why learning to read is harder for some kids than others.

  • What is decoding?

    - Decoding is a key skill for learning to read. - Readers use decoding to sound out words they dont recognize. - Some words cant be decoded. A big part of learning to read is learning to sound out words that dont look familiar. This skill is called decoding. The term decoding may make you thin

  • Video: How fifth graders show they’re learning from what they read

    Theres a clear sign that fifth graders are learning from what theyre reading: They connect it to things they already know. Watch this video from Understood founding partner GreatSchools to find out more about if your fifth grader is on track.