May 11

May 11 How to Help Your Child Learn to Read with Reading Eggs

Over the last year and a half life has looked very different for a lot of families. Many parents who didn’t think they’d ever “homeschool” were thrust in to schooling their kids from their living room. I realize this was unchartered territory for so many parents and a really hard transition to make.

If you’ve found yourself scratching your head wondering how you’ve survived or still searching for some extra resources to help your child stick around. When I started homeschooling years ago, I had no idea what I was doing but I learned quickly that outside support is available everywhere. There are so many incredible resources to help us now, and not only for homeschoolers but for those who are just wanting some fun learning to happen at home to reinforce what their child is learning in school.

Bumps in the road are to be expected but online learning programs have always been a useful asset to our family. I relied heavily on programs and resources specifically designed to help my children read. One of them even went through a few different programs before I felt he was strong enough to move on.

Because I have seen firsthand how valuable programs like this can be, I am excited to share a program I have shared here in the past, Reading Eggs. If you are searching for a program to help your child learn to read or just support them in their learning, Reading Eggs is a great option! I absolutely love when learning is interactive and fun and this program delivers 100%!

Reading Eggs is an online reading program that combines games, songs, rewards called “golden eggs” and more to help kids learn in an interesting, engaging and motivating way.

Below are a few of the main highlights Reading Eggs shares about their program:

· The lessons use colorful animation, fun characters, songs, and rewards to keep children motivated.

· The program is completely interactive to keep children on task.

· When children start the program, they can complete a placement quiz to ensure they are starting at the correct reading level.

· Parents can access detailed progress reports as well as hundreds of downloadable activity sheets that correspond with the lessons in the program.

· The program includes over 2000 online books for kids – each ending with a comprehension quiz that assesses your child’s understanding.

Based on solid scientific research and created by a group of elementary school teachers and sponsors, it is highly effective and works! The program is for children ages 2-13 and meant to be a place for children to learn and grow in their reading skills directly from home. Here are the five essential keys to reading success that they base their program off of:

1. Phonemic awareness

The ability to hear and manipulate the different sounds in words.

2. Phonics

Recognizing the connection between letters and the sounds they make.

3. Vocabulary

Understanding the meaning of words, their definitions, and their context.

4. Reading Comprehension

Understand the meaning of text – both in story books and information books.

5. Fluency

The ability to read aloud with speed, understanding and accuracy.

These principles combine to make a comprehensive program that takes your child from being a non-reader, all the way through to reading long chapter books. These are real in-depth reading skills that are developed and with your child for a lifetime!

I also love the emphasis on the benefit of learning from home. Not homeschooling in particular, but just in general, whether public, private or homeschool, when a child is able to sit down at home and learn in this way it is a comfortable and conducive atmosphere for learning.

If your child is struggling in reading…

If your child is ready to learn to read…

If your child needs to become a stronger reader…

If your child could use some fun interactive learning…

Whatever that is for your child, Reading Eggs is offering a 30 Day Free trial for your family!