If you’ve ever heard your child guess at a word while reading or skip over a tricky one entirely- Congratulations-you’re a parent! These behaviors are typical since many beginning and struggling readers rely on guessing because they haven’t yet mastered decoding skills—one of the most essential building blocks of reading success. But here’s the good […] The post What Are Decoding Skills in Reading? 7 Effective Ways to Teach Them to Kids first appeared on Savvy Learning.