Archives for July 2008





What is Dyslexia?

As a parent, it can be difficult to determine if your child’s development is typical or if there are learning…

What is Phonemic Awareness?

Phonemic awareness is the only aspect of reading that is essential for children to develop before they can begin learning…

What is Reading Fluency?

Reading fluency is the most overlooked of the five essential aspects of reading. Because it is usually measured through oral…

What is Phonics?

Phonics is one of the primary building blocks of reading. Without an understanding of the relationship between letters and sounds,…

Helping Your Gifted Reader

Some children seem like they are born to read. They devour books and seem to understand them with ease. They…

Why Read 20 Minutes a Day?

Let’s face it…parents (and kids) are busy! It is difficult to “fit in” all that needs to be done in…

Reading Fluency and Instruction

As the importance of fluency in reading ability has been recognized more educators are including a fluency component in their…