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Third grade is the absolute BEST grade! (My bias as a former third grade teacher may be showing.) In all seriousness, third grade is a time of increasing independence and growing confidence. By third grade, children are expected to transition from learning to read to reading to learn. This means they need to develop fluency,| Savvy Learning
In my experience as a classroom kindergarten teacher and an online reading tutor, learning to read is one of the most exciting milestones in a child's early years. We love seeing the budding confidence as a kindergartener proudly announces, “I can read it myself!” However, for most kindergarteners, mastering reading skills takes time, practice, and| Savvy Learning
Private or public school? Classical education or homeschooling? Online or in-person learning? As parents, we are bombarded with conflicting claims regarding the best choices that will result in happy and healthy kids. We want our children to develop to their full potential and worry about whether we are making the right choices. As a reading| Savvy Learning
Peanut butter and jelly. Macaroni and cheese. Campfires and smores. Some things are better together, and you can’t think of one without the other. As a reading coach, my winning combination is pairing phonics with sight words. For your child’s academic success, they need a strong foundation in reading, but that doesn’t come naturally to| Savvy Learning
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“The summer slide is a phenomenon in which students lose some of the learning they achieved in the previous school year over the summer break.” — Scientific American As summer approaches, many families look forward to a well-earned break. Vacations, camps, and lazy days are part of a joyful childhood—but there’s one summer tradition most| Savvy Learning
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Wondering whether your child is reading at grade level but they clam up during formal assessments? You’re not alone and neither is your child. As a teacher and reading coach, I have seen this time and time again. Many parents want to support their children’s reading progress but aren’t sure what’s typical, what’s not, and […] The post 7 Smart Ways to Assess Your Child’s Reading Level at Home first appeared on Savvy Learning.| Savvy Learning
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.| Savvy Learning
Christopher Barzak ironically noted, “Normal is just a setting on your washing machine.” After teaching reading for twenty years, I can confirm that “normal reading levels” are arbitrary and many children fall behind in reading skills at some point in their early education. While this can be concerning, the good news is that reading skills […] The post 9 Effective Ways Parents Can Help When Their Child is Reading Below Grade Level first appeared on Savvy Learning.| Savvy Learning
Are you the type of person who loves to snuggle in on a rainy evening with a good book, read on the beach while listening to the waves, or enjoy chatting in a book club? I happen to fall into the category of all of the above. That’s part of why I enjoy being a […] The post 10 Reasons Why Reading Comprehension is Essential for Children’s Success first appeared on Savvy Learning.| Savvy Learning
For many children, learning to read doesn’t come easily. Struggling with reading can lead to frustration, low confidence, and academic setbacks. However, research shows that high-dosage reading tutoring—frequent, structured, and individualized instruction—can accelerate reading growth and help children develop the skills they need to become confident readers. Unlike traditional tutoring, which may only happen once […] The post 11 Powerful Benefits of High-Dosage Reading Tutoring for S...| Savvy Learning
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Math in fifth grade becomes more challenging as children dive deeper into fractions, decimals, multi-step word problems, and early algebra concepts. Many students struggle with math confidence, but with the right strategies, they can develop a strong foundation and problem-solving skills that will set them up for success. As a Savvy Learning Coach, I see […] The post 10 Effective Ways to Help Your Fifth Grader Learn Math first appeared on Savvy Learning.| Savvy Learning
As a parent, there’s nothing harder than watching your child struggle. What happens when your child struggles to keep up in school or you’re unsure how to help them improve? You’ve tried helping with homework, setting up study schedules, and even finding extra resources—but nothing seems to click. As a reading coach, I’ve heard this| Savvy Learning
Math is everywhere—from counting apples at the grocery store to measuring ingredients in the kitchen. When I taught first grade, my students didn’t even know we were “doing math”; we were just having fun playing games and solving real world problems! It’s so important that your first grader grasps foundational skills and has a positive| Savvy Learning
Fourth grade is a pivotal time when it comes to reading. By the time children reach fourth grade, reading shifts from learning to read to reading to learn. They are expected to read longer, more complex texts, infer meaning, and analyze information across subjects. You also want your child to enjoy the experience of reading […] The post 10 Effective Ways to Help Your Fourth Grader Learn to Read appeared first on Savvy Learning.| Savvy Learning
Math can be a challenge, leading to frustration, anxiety, and even a loss of confidence in one’s abilities (And that’s just the parents!). In all seriousness, finding the right resources to support your child’s math learning can feel overwhelming. One solution that has gained tremendous popularity is online math tutoring. As a classroom educator and| Savvy Learning
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Reading is a complex skill, and let’s face it, most of us don’t remember how we learned to read. We want our kids to love reading, but knowing where to start is daunting. Over my twenty years of teaching reading, I have chatted with many parents who feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to help| Savvy Learning
“I HATE reading! Do we have to?” Does this complaint about reading sound familiar? After 20 years of teaching students to read, I’ve heard this countless times. Parents long for their child to enjoy reading—or at least stop struggling. But when frustration takes over, it’s easy for kids, parents, and even teachers to feel hopeless.| Savvy Learning