There are lots of ways that you can help your children learn to read! From the time that they are babies to the time that they are in high school, there are many little steps you can take along the way—rhyming and singing songs, reading out loud, sounding out letters, going to the library, and reading books together in your home language.
Helping your children learn to read might also mean finding support if they are having difficulty, which can affect their future success. This site is filled with tips for what you can do at home, fun activities, and ideas for preparing your child for a lifetime of loving reading.
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Helping every child grow into a confident, joyful reader.
Reading 101: A Guide for Parents
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It’s not an easy thing, learning to read and write. Discover what it takes to build important literacy skills, and how you can help your children grow as readers, writers, and thinkers!
About me
Hello families! My name is La'Kea Lawson, and I serve as a literacy coach & reading interventionist. This site is designed to share practical reading tips, family-friendly resources, and updates on how we can partner to support your child’s literacy journey.
Family Resources
Student Sites
Free Reading Websites:
Recommended Apps: Epic!, Raz-Kids, Teach Your Monster to Read
Parent Sites
Sight words
"Heart words" are words that have to be learned "by heart" because they don't always follow the regular phonics patterns. Introductory videos are included, as well as videos for individual words.
Other Resources
Really Great Reading's Countdown Decodable Passages—Short vowels, Blends and Digraphs
Really Great Reading's Blast Decodable Passages—Short Vowel Review, Long Vowels
PRACTICE Assessment Videos FOR DIBELS AT HOME!
Help your child prepare for the DIBELS assessment by clicking on the links below.