Showing posts with label Decodable Books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Decodable Books. Show all posts

Sunday, January 11, 2026

A Parent’s Guide to Reading with Children


 

Why Reading Aloud Still Matters

Yesterday, I reflected on the challenges children face when learning to read, and the importance of balancing phonics with sight word instruction. Today, I want to turn to something equally vital but often overlooked: the power of reading aloud.

If decoding skills are the mechanics of reading, then reading aloud is the heart—it brings stories to life, nurtures comprehension, and builds the emotional connection that makes books more than just words on a page.