Your Child's Unique Journey to Reading Success
Honestly, learning to read is such a complex skill! From learning high-frequency words to decoding, a child’s brain works so hard to read. So, parents often stress when their child struggles or does not enjoy reading. However, it is crucial to remember that every child develops at their own rate. While your child’s unique journey to reading success may have bumps in the road, it is essential to stay calm and positive. Children will pick up on your feelings and emotions and should not feel stressed when learning to read. Instead, they should have individualized reading instruction that allows them to focus on specific needs. Thankfully, Literacy Tutoring is ready to meet your child where they are and show them the love and joy reading brings.
Every Child is a Unique Learner
No two children will ever learn the exact same way. This is part of individuality and respecting the needs of each child. However, most instruction is for the entire class at once due to the number of students and the demands placed on teaching. When understanding your child’s unique journey to reading success, it is common to need more help. While one student may pick up digraphs and blends easily, another may find it much more difficult. Teaching a growth mindset and focusing on challenges and strengths is essential. Students must keep a positive attitude and remain persistent through any difficulties. Thankfully, individualized reading instruction helps children engage more deeply in instruction and identify learning gaps.
Creating individualized reading instruction is challenging. However, it is our specialty! Our Literacy Tutoring is for students with dyslexia and those who struggle with reading and writing. A one-hour session costs $120 and meets one-on-one with your children. We specialize in the Orton-Gillingham approach, a prescriptive, diagnostic, multi-sensory method of reading instruction. After 55 minutes of individualized instruction, parents receive a 5-minute update. This is an amazing program that supports children on their learning journey.
The Importance of Assessment
No one likes to sit through assessments. However, assessment is a vital aspect of individualized reading instruction. They provide educators with critical insight into student progress and areas needing improvement. Ongoing formative assessments, such as quizzes, observations, and student reflections, can help educators make informed decisions about instructional strategies. Teachers and tutors can then create lessons and activities that support your child’s unique journey to reading success.
Tailoring Instruction to Individual Needs
Understanding a variety of instructional methods is essential when creating individualized reading instruction. While some students prefer auditory lessons, others need kinesthetic lessons. However, many students need a combination of multiple learning styles and activities to really deepen their understanding.
For instance, a structured approach to literacy instruction is a great tool to accommodate diverse learning preferences. This framework focuses on phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary instruction, fluency, comprehension, and writing development. By breaking down literacy into manageable components, educators can tailor instruction to meet children's varying abilities. Visual learners might benefit from graphic organizers and visual aids, while auditory learners may engage more effectively through discussions. Kinesthetic learners can be encouraged to participate in interactive activities that involve movement, such as role-playing or using manipulatives. By adopting a structured approach to teaching literacy, educators can ensure that all students have opportunities to succeed.
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Celebrating Small Wins on the Path to Reading Success
No two children are the same, so they will not learn to read and write at the same pace. When supporting your child’s unique journey to reading success, it is crucial to celebrate small wins! This may mean remembering that super tricky high-frequency word or writing a complete sentence. No matter what, children need to celebrate their growth. This is key to keeping a growth mindset on their reading journey.
Your child’s journey to reading success may look very different from your own. However, this is common since everyone is their own person. By focusing on a structured literacy approach with individualized reading instruction, children will blossom into confident readers and writers.
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