Is Your Child Behind in Reading?
Learn the early warning signs of reading struggles and 5 evidence-based strategies you can use at home right now to help your child catch up.
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Evidence-based guides to support your child's learning at home
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Download PDF30+ evidence-based activities to boost reading, writing, and maths skills. Updated for each year level (3-6).
Download PDFConfused about reading levels? This guide shows what each level means and what books are right for your Year 3-6 child.
Download PDFConversation templates and discussion guides for productive parent-teacher meetings about learning concerns.
Download PDFRed flags include: difficulty with phonics by mid-Year 2, not retaining sight words, struggling to decode simple words, avoiding reading, or not comprehending what they read. If your child is avoiding reading or seems frustrated by Year 3, a professional assessment can help identify what's happening.
15-30 minutes daily is ideal for Years 3-6. Mix independent reading, reading to you, and you reading to them. Consistency matters more than quantity. Reading together at dinner or before bed is perfect - it doesn't all have to be "homework reading."
If your child is 6+ months behind by mid-year, tutoring is worth considering. Earlier intervention is almost always more effective than waiting. A learning assessment can help determine if tutoring would actually help and in what area to focus.
Learning difficulties show up as persistent struggles despite good instruction and effort. A learning assessment can identify specific patterns (like difficulty with phonics despite good comprehension, or strong reading but weak numeracy). A psychologist can assess for learning disabilities like dyslexia or dyscalculia.
Yes. Gifted kids sometimes have uneven profiles - advanced in one area, average in another. Assessment helps identify specific strengths and areas where they might need challenge or support. It's not just about identifying giftedness, but understanding your child's complete learning profile.
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