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What is the Science of Reading? The Science of Reading is a guide based on years of research that shows the best ways for children to learn to read. Reading isn’t something kids just magically “catch”—it’s a skill that grows when children learn how letters and sounds fit together, how to sound out words, and how to understand what they read. Using the Science of Reading means giving children clear, step-by-step instruction in phonics, decoding, vocabulary, and comprehension—s

Is Your Child Ready to Read? Start Here! Before you open up that first reading book, there are two crucial "secret ingredients" your child needs to master first. Reading doesn't start with the eyes—it starts with the ears! Let’s do a quick, playful check-in to see where your child is on their reading journey: 1. Can they hear the first sound in a word? How to check: Say the word "sun" and ask your child what the very first sound is. Can they say the /s/ sound? If not, don't w