Author: LoveToRead

Dialogic reading means talking with your child during a picture book instead of reading straight through. A plain guide for parents of 2-6 year olds.

Your child’s teacher said “phonological awareness” and you nodded. Here’s what it actually means, why it matters, and six sound games you can play tonight.

How to help your child read a word they have never seen. What to say when they get stuck, when to say the word for them, and what not to prompt.

Stages of Reading Development: What Every Parent Actually Needs to Know Your child’s teacher used a term you didn’t recognize. Here’s what it means, where your child sits right now, and what the road ahead looks like — in plain language, no jargon required. Published August 2026 ● 12 min read Why You’ll Find Four,…

Reading Skills Reading Fluency: Your Child Reads Every Word Right — So Why Does It Sound Wrong? If your child reads accurately but sounds flat, choppy, or robotic — or reads so slowly that meaning disappears by the end of the page — this guide is for you. For Parents • 10 min read You…

Got a letter, number, or code from your child’s school? This plain-English guide explains every reading level chart a US parent will actually encounter.

Your kindergartner came home with a sight word list. Here is what those words actually are, how to practice them at home, and when to ask the teacher.

Social Story Examples: A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers Real, ready-to-use social story examples for common situations — plus a clear method for adapting any story to fit one specific child. Published August 2026 Estimated read time: 9–11 min If you have searched for social story examples, you probably already know the general idea:…

Real book picks for kids who can read but will not – plus how to tell a reluctant reader from a struggling one, and what to stop doing.

Twelve potty training books that actually help a toddler, grouped by what each one does best – plus how to tell your child is ready and the mistakes to avoid.