Opeyemi Solagbade

A learning myth many parents believe:
“If my child can say big words, they are a strong reader.”
Let’s talk about it.
Some children memorise words.
Some children guess from pictures.
Some children recognise familiar stories.
But real reading means a child can:
• Look at a new word
• Break it into sounds
• Blend it confidently
• Read it without guessing
Reading is a skill that must be built step by step.
Now here’s my question
Have you ever noticed your child guessing a word instead of sounding it out?
Comment “GUESSING” if you’ve seen this.
Comment “SOUNDING OUT” if your child takes time to break words properly.
Or comment “NOT SURE” and I’ll explain what to look out for.
Let’s talk about it.

I just realised something.

I have been very quiet on this page.

Not because teaching stopped.
Not because the children stopped learning.

If anything, the opposite happened.

The past months have been full of teaching, guiding, correcting, celebrating small wins, and helping children grow in confidence.

So today, I am showing up here again.

For those who are new here, I’m Yemi, the teacher behind The Learning Muse. I work with learners online through LearnHive Connect, helping children strengthen their reading, English, Maths and Science

If you see this post, tell me where you are reading from and what class your child is in.

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Ajaero Ransom, Hassan Saheed Babatunde Ishola, Elijah Kearse, Sunday Olufemi Omonaiye, Andres Holguin Gomez, ابوانس الهوساوي, Godknows Shumba, Peprah Isaac, Alphan Tejan Berewa, Osuma Otj Otj, Jane Wanjiru Njoroge, Sanky Maluleke, Sk Rasel, Joanette Jooste, Tina Priest, Dennis Chomba, Muhammad Ellias Sakuri, Jean Ndibu Ebondo, Adamu M Bello, Emmanuel Jacksin, Richard Edafe, Philomena Onazi Ohiama

Good morning
Every day is a new opportunity to celebrate your child’s growth.
At LearnHive Connect, I see children bloom from struggling readers to confident learners and every small win matters.
Take a moment this morning to acknowledge progress, however small.

What small win will you celebrate today?