Reading Roots Tutoring

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

I’m excited to share that I’ll be offering a distance learning reading class beginning in January!📚

Designed for early readers who are developing foundational literacy skills, this course will include a structured scope and sequence, video lessons, hands-on activities, and weekly 1:1 check-ins to support both the parent and student.

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10/07/2026

Short vowel sounds can be tricky when they’re not fully solidified. Adding a simple movement to each sound can give your child another way to connect the sound they hear with the sound they’re learning.

Try pairing the vowel sound with a consistent motion as you practice. Over time, these sound-and-movement connections can make practice more memorable and engaging.

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10/04/2026

Sometimes your child can read a word correctly one day and struggle with it the next. 📚

That can be a sign that the word isn’t fully familiar yet. Instead of immediately giving the answer, give them a moment to look closely at the letters and think about what they already know.

Try reading the word in different sentences, finding it in a book, writing it, or building it with letter tiles. Repeated, meaningful practice can help make word recognition more consistent.

The goal isn’t just reading a word once. It’s recognizing it with confidence. 🤍

Save this if you’ve noticed this pattern in your child.

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10/01/2026

Reading time doesn’t always have to mean “read the page and move on.” 📖

Try turning the next 5 minutes into a little word-finding challenge. Ask your child to find a word with a specific sound, a word they already know, and a word they’re unsure about.

If they get stuck, resist the urge to give them the answer right away. Give them a chance to look at the letters, identify the sounds they recognize, and work through the word.

Small activities like this can make reading more active and help children build confidence as they figure words out. 🤍

Save this for your next reading session!

09/19/2026

Reading more is valuable, but reading frequently doesn’t automatically mean a child is becoming a stronger reader.

A developing reader is learning to do more than recognize familiar books or remember words. They’re learning to decode unfamiliar words, notice patterns, self-correct, and read with increasing accuracy.

So instead of only asking:

“How much did my child read today?”

Also notice:

“What do they do when they come across a word they don’t know?”

That moment can tell you a lot about how their reading skills are developing.

The goal isn’t simply to finish more books.
It’s to help your child become an independent, confident reader.

Save this as a reminder to look beyond reading quantity. 📚

09/16/2026

Some words look simple on the page, but their pronunciation can be surprisingly tricky for developing readers.

Words like ONE, COME, SOME, and SAID don't always sound the way a child might expect from their spelling.

These words can take extra practice because children need to learn to recognize the tricky sound or spelling pattern rather than relying only on regular sound patterns.

Save this for your next reading practice session. 📚

09/13/2026

Sometimes, helping too quickly can make reading harder.

When your child gets stuck on a word, it’s natural to give them the answer so they can keep going. If we always step in immediately, they may have fewer opportunities to practice working through unfamiliar words independently.

Instead, give them a few seconds to think.

Try asking:

“What sound do you see?”
“Can you try that word again?”
“What part of the word do you recognize?”

The goal isn't to leave your child struggling. It’s to give them just enough support to think before stepping in.

Because reading growth isn't only about getting the word correct, it's about learning how to get there.

Save this for your next reading session. 📚

09/11/2026

That little moment when they read the word all by themselves. 🥹📚

No “What does this say?”
No waiting for help.
Just confidence taking over.

Those small moments are worth celebrating because every independent reading win is a step forward.

Save this for the little reading wins. ❤️

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09/09/2026

Not every reading mistake means there is a problem.

A child may misread a word once, notice it doesn't sound right, correct themselves, and move on. That's a normal part of learning.

What matters more is when the same type of mistake keeps happening.

Repeatedly guessing words, skipping endings, confusing the same sounds, or making similar errors across different books can reveal patterns worth paying attention to.

Instead of only counting how many mistakes your child makes, look at what kind of mistakes they are making.

A mistake is a moment.
A pattern is information.

Save this for the next time you're listening to your child read. 📚