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Watch more ways to help your child with reading comprehension.
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Decoding words
Decoding words is one of the fundamental reading skills that children must learn to be better readers. Learn how to teach your child the basic of decoding strategies.
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Picture walk
Reading the pictures helps kids with comprehension.
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Follow my finger
Help your child learn the way around a book.
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Don’t give me the answer!
When a child makes a mistake reading aloud, should you stop and correct him or not?
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Five finger strategy
Can your child retell a story?
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Sticky-note your story
Here’s a way to use sticky notes to improve reading comprehension.
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Echo reading
Try this trick to improve your child’s reading fluency.
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Learning sight words
Play “My pile your pile” to expand your child’s vocabulary and improve fluency.