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For those of you with children who are in pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten, phonemic awareness is a key skill you should emphasize for future reading success.

Does your child guess at words when reading, struggle to decode and spell words, or read slowly? If so, the Orton Gillingham approach may be your answer.

When your child reads, can he identify topics, main ideas, and supporting details? Can he summarize what is read in his own words? Is he able to organize his thoughts into well-written sentences and paragraphs? Does he feel confident when taking tests?

“I need to write a five paragraph essay. Where do I begin? How do I compose a thesis statement? What is a transition word? And how do I end with strong concluding remarks?”

Do any of these words sound familiar? As your child advances through elementary school, he or she will inevitably face the often daunting task of writing a five paragraph essay.