How Do I Know If My Child Is on Track With Reading? 6 Skills Parents Can Check

• Letter sounds and phonics: Can your child connect letters to their sounds?

• Decoding: Can they sound out unfamiliar words instead of guessing?

• Fluency: Can they read accurately and smoothly?

• Sight words: Do they recognize frequently used words automatically?

• Comprehension: Can they explain what they read and answer questions?

• Overall reading development: Are there particular skills that are strong or need additional instruction?

For example:

If your child frequently guesses at words, struggles to sound out unfamiliar words, or reads very slowly, those behaviors may provide clues about which reading skills need additional support.

Wondering where your child is in their reading development? A Fostering Student Growth Reading Check-Up can help identify strengths, areas for growth, and the next instructional steps.

https://www.fosteringstudentgrowth.com/back-to-school-reading-checkup

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