The Road to Reading Success—
Elementary School Years

Good readers aren’t born, they’re made. Some children learn to read quickly and easily. Others take more time and reading is a challenge. Even the most intelligent children can have a hard time in the beginning. This Parent Guide can help you turn average and struggling readers into great readers. And, simply put, a child who reads well does well in school…and life.

This Parent Guide outlines the components of reading including parent involvement, which according to educational research, is critical to raising lifelong readers. You’ll get help sorting through the educational jargon connected with reading: age equivalent scores, phonics, whole language, blending and more. In addition, the guide breaks down the reading process into specific, observable skills that are easily understood such as word decoding, using context clues, comprehension, and fluency.

Over a dozen proven ideas and reading activities are included to help reinforce reading skills at home. Even more ideas are included for incorporating reading into everyday activities so you can motivate even the most reluctant readers. Additional resources include information on recommended books for elementary students. Making sure your child reads well will be one of the greatest learning gifts you will give him/her as a parent. This Parent Guide provides a great start.