Helping Your Child Read: A Parents Step by Step Guide to Understanding How Children Learn to Read in School - Softcover

Elam, A.P.

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798311673105

Publisher: Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

Do you wish you had more insight to how your child is being taught reading skills in school? You are in the right place!

“Helping Your Child Read: A Parent’s Guide to the Science of Reading" is the perfect companion for any parent looking to support their child’s journey to becoming a confident reader. This insightful guide takes the mystery out of the processes behind how children learn to read, offering straightforward tips and strategies that align with what your child is learning in school.

This guide will bring a better understanding of:

The Building Blocks of Reading:

• Phonemic Awareness – The Power of Sounds
• Phonics – Cracking the Code
• Decoding – Helping Your Child Sound Out Words
• Sight Words vs. Heart Words
• Fluency – Reading with Confidence and Expression

Building Meaning – Comprehension and Vocabulary

• Vocabulary – Expanding Your Child’s Word Knowledge
• Comprehension – Making Sense of What We Read
• Background Knowledge – The Key to Understanding

Supporting Your Child’s Reading Journey

• Writing and Reading – A Powerful Connection
• Encouraging a Love of Reading
• Overcoming Reading Challenges
• Partnering with Your Child’s Teacher

Each chapter includes:

• A brief description of each skill your child needs to be a strong reader.
• A Classroom Connection to show how the skill is being taught in the classroom.
• At Home Activities to help practice and reinforce those skills.
• Troubleshooting tips for when your child gets ‘stuck’ on a skill.

Written with both passion and expertise, "Helping Your Child Read" bridges the gap between school learning and home practice, ensuring that you have the knowledge and tools to be a key part of your child’s reading success. Whether your child is just starting to explore books or striving to overcome reading difficulties, this book is your ally in fostering a lifelong passion for reading.

If you are ready to better understand what your child is learning and help instill a love of reading and confidence, scroll up and click the buy button. See you inside.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798311673105
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 66