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!

In the spring of 2020, it felt like everything was changing, and changing quickly. The COVID-19 pandemic brought uncertainty and disruptions to the lifestyles most of us had never experienced.

You've probably been reading to your child since they were an infant. But now that it's time for them to start reading on their own, how can you help them practice so they become a confident reader?

As educators, we have the noble task of helping children prepare for productive and self-fulfilled adult lives.