A strong reader is not just someone who says the words on a page They can:

• Recognize most words automatically.

• Decode new words using phonics.

• Read smoothly with expression.

• Understand and remember what they’ve read.

• Talk about the story and make connections.

• Approach reading confidently and enjoyably.

Early Signs of Reading Struggles

Watch for these red flags:

• Trouble remembering letter sounds or names.

• Often guessing words instead of decoding.

• Slow, labored reading that loses meaning.

• Avoiding reading tasks because it feels too hard.

Next post: Practical Tips for Parents and Teachers to Build Strong Reading Skills.

In case you missed it: In our last post, we introduced Scarborough’s Reading Rope and explained how strong reading develops. If you haven’t read it yet, catch up here.

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