Writing is important in its own right but it’s also a powerful tool for the development of reading.

One of the most adventurous decisions of my professional career was moving to a middle school reading interventionist position after many years working primarily with elementary students.

Most people are familiar with the definition of fluency, sometimes called automaticity, when it comes to spoken language.

As we’ve seen in the past two years since the COVID-19 pandemic began, millions of students lost the structure and socialization they were accustomed to.

Whether you're a parent, a teacher, or just interested in childhood development, you know that reading is one of the most difficult yet impactful skills a child can learn in their early years.

Have you ever tried to sound out an unfamiliar word? Next time you do it, think about how you're using a skill set you learned as a child in preschool, if not even earlier!