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Helpful assessments for struggling young readers

Many parents ask if there are ways to assess a young child's reading problems without going through a full evaluation. In this article, a reading expert describes appropriate assessments for young readers.

Is It a Reading Disorder or Developmental Lag?

Get expert advice on identifying and addressing reading problems in your child's early years.

Follow a Recipe

How you can help at home: Cooking with your child helps build skills in reading directions and measurement.

Make a Paper Quilt

How you can help at home: This activity teaches math skills and creative problem solving.

Edible art

Feed your child's imagination and nutrition know-how with a collage of good-for-you food.

Create a Mummy

How you can help at home: Make shawabtis, small mummy-like statues, to introduce your child to the art of ancient Egypt.

Create an Obelisk

How you can help at home: To learn about Egyptian art, try making your own obelisk out of paper.

Mad Money

How you can help at home: Here's a game that will help your child learn money basics.

Eric Carle Collage

How you can help at home: In this activity your child makes a collage with tissue paper and paint.

Line Drawing

How you can help at home: In this activity your child learns about different types of lines and makes a line drawing.

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