If you've ever listened to your child read aloud, you may have noticed something puzzling. Instead of carefully reading each word, they might glance at the first letter and make a guess. For example, they might read: horse as house jumped as jumped over without looking closely because as before tiny as little Many parents assume this is a normal part of learning to read. While occasional mistakes are expected, frequent guessing can be a sign that your child is relying on inef

Many parents feel concerned when their child seems to be finding reading harder than their peers. They may notice that reading homework takes a long time, their child avoids books, or they seem to forget words they have previously learned. While every child develops reading skills at their own pace, ongoing difficulty with reading can sometimes indicate that a child needs additional support. Understanding why a child is struggling is the first step towards helping them become