Developing strong reading skills at a young age is key for success in school and life. Some children have an easy time learning the names of the letters and their corresponding sounds, and how to blend those sounds together to form words. Others, however, have a hard time learning how to read and need more of a systematic approach to developing foundational reading skills. Help your child build stronger reading skills with the ideas detailed below.

Originally published on the Macaroni KID website Many students struggle to express their thoughts on paper when writing. Writing involves many components – spelling, capitalization, punctuation, organization, and sentence structure, amongst other elements. Developing stronger writing skills can help your child thrive in school. Try some of the ideas detailed below. Brainstorm Before Writing  Before writing, students should always brainstorm …