It’s not uncommon for children to struggle with vowels. Most kids actually pick up consonant pronunciations much more quickly. Why
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From letter sounds to phonics to sight words, the learning experts at HOMER have you covered with tips, resources, and guides to help your child build early literacy skills.
How To Help Kids Sound Out Words: Expert Tips And Ideas
Sounding out words helps kids learn about how to blend sounds, which can help improve their overall reading skills.
What Is The Alphabetic Principle: Everything Parents Need To Know
How to help your child understand that letters predictably represent spoken sounds.
Preschool Reading: The Complete Guide For Parents
What your preschooler will learn and how you can support them at home (while having fun!).
1st Grade Reading: The Complete Guide For Parents
Help your child succeed with their 1st grade reading adventures, as well as how to have fun with reading!
Kindergarten Reading: The Complete Guide For Families
Kindergarten reading is an exciting start to your child’s lifelong relationship with language.
Reading Readiness: Top Skills For Kids To Master
Know what to look for and how you can help your child get excited about their reading journey!
The Stages Of Spelling Development: A Guide For Parents
These are the five stages of spelling development your child will progress through as they go from invented spelling to accurate spelling.
Emergent Literacy: What It Is And Why It’s Important
Emergent literacy preps your child’s brain with the skills they’ll need to learn how to read.
Shared Reading: Definition And Tips For Parents
Shared reading is a collaborative activity a child and a grown-up share the reading of a book.
How To Teach Vocabulary: 5 Fun And Easy Ideas
With almost 200,000 words in the English language, where do you even start? Working on vocabulary with your child can be fun and easy, and we’re here to help.
Reading Fluency: What It Is And Why It’s Important For New Readers
Our experts at HOMER are here to walk you through what reading fluency is and how to encourage your child down the path toward confident reading.