Building strong reading skills in kids

Does your child avoid reading, get easily frustrated, or stumble over familiar words? These may be signs they’re having trouble with reading. 

In this episode, we talk to literacy expert Shaquala Holmes, MEd. Shaquala has dedicated her career to helping students become better readers. Listen as she shares:

• Tips for what to look for when reading with your child
• Ways to help kids grow their confidence, one word at a time

Related resources

• How to help kids with reading at home
• Understanding why kids struggle with reading
• 7 tips to help kids understand what they read

Timestamps

(01:20) Ways to assess a child’s reading level

(08:55) How to spark an interest in reading

(11:55) What families can do during reading time  

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