If children can’t master phonics, they are more likely to struggle to read. That’s why researchers say explicit, systematic instruction in phonics is important: Teachers must lead students step by ...

For decades, there’s been an overwhelming scientific consensus on the best way to teach kids to read. But millions of kids still don’t get the kind of instruction that works.

Ages 6-10: learning to read. Kids learn to: read simple books by mid-first grade and know about 100 common words; understand that letters represent sounds, which form words, by mid-first grade; ...

Play Word Games. Games make learning fun! Play simple word games like “Scrabble,” “Hangman,” or “Word Bingo.” These games help children learn spelling, new words, and improve their memory.

Over the past year, new systematic reviews have shed light on what the evidence really says about teaching kids to read. The simple conclusion is that a combination of phonics and whole language ...

As a nation and as parents, let’s use this week to help our kids fall in love with reading again. Children’s Book Week is a perfect time to put down the devices and pick up a book, a simple ...

Reading aloud helps children hear how words sound and learn new vocabulary. You can also ask questions about the story to make sure they understand. Talk in English at Home Try to use English in ...