The Path to Literacy
Learning to read is not a mystery. It is a process grounded in decades of research. Skilled reading develops through both word recognition (decoding and fluency) and language comprehension (background knowledge, vocabulary, and language structures).
At Teach My Kid to Read, we help libraries translate this research into practice, ensuring families have access to the right resources at the right time to support how children actually learn to read.
Watch a presentation about fundamental skills that everyone should know about literacy:
Language Comprehension
To ensure quantity and quality, read aloud to a child as early and as often as possible. Learn More
Alphabetic Principle
Improve letter recognition by using an embedded alphabet. Learn More
Phonological Awareness
Pre-reading skills begin with kids tuning in to the sounds of language. Learn More
Phonics
Letter–sound relationships and how to blend sounds to achieve correct pronunciation of a word. Learn More