Guides to reading
What research says about how children learn to read, and what you can do at home.
How children learn to read: the stages explained
From hearing the sounds in words to understanding a whole story: how children learn to read, stage by stage, and what parents can do at home at each one.
4 min read →Reading aloud at home: how to help your child
When your child reads aloud to you, they're doing real practice. What research says about listening, and tips for short reading sessions at home.
4 min read →Reading fluency: what it is and how children build it
Reading fluency means reading accurately, at a steady pace and with expression. Why it matters for comprehension, and how children can practise it at home.
4 min read →Dyslexia and reading practice: what research says
What helps children with dyslexia or reading difficulties? Research on phonics, fluency, dyslexia fonts and letter spacing, and when to talk to the school.
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