Why your child needs a reading program

As parents, we all try to juggle many hats, but you cannot do it all by yourself. If you are reading this, you are most likely a fantastic parent. But, if you aren’t trained in phonics, comprehension, and decoding strategies, you probably aren’t a fantastic reading teacher. Even if you have some of those skills, your implementation could potentially hinder your child’s literacy skills. If you find your child struggling, here are some options to improve your child’s reading habits at home.

Invest in a quality reading program.

It is easy to google “reading lessons for kids,” click, add to cart, and wait for your solution to arrive. But it isn’t that simple. A curriculum is very different from a program. A curriculum is a part of the materials it takes to improve reading skills. However, you also need the implementation piece. You can buy all the ingredients for a cake, but you can’t make it without a recipe. Invest in a program that will give you materials and information on implementing them.

Consistency is Key

Once you’ve found your winning program, you have to ensure your child is consistent to ensure results. You won’t get the desired results if you only implement the program when you or the child have time. You have to make it a part of your schedule, like taking a bath or eating dinner. Your child needs to understand that improving their reading is a necessity.

Seek help from a Professional.

Once you’ve found your quality program, you will need help from someone with experience teaching reading. You can find the best program out there, and your child could still make severe literacy mistakes. You might not be able to recognize them or know how to correct them. Get help from a teacher who can identify unique struggles and modify the lessons to meet your child’s needs.

Improving your child’s reading can be difficult. But if you use the tips from above, your child can be on their way to reading above grade level. At The Innovative Learners, we have a proven literacy program to improve your child’s literacy level in three months or less. If you are interested, click this link to submit a form to discuss getting your child partnered with a tutor. We will diagnose your child’s current literacy level and provide you with a customized plan to improve it.