5 tips to develop fluency in young readers.

Fluency is that way of reading which sounds effortless: with no errors, at a quick pace, and with good expression. “Fluency” is a tricky thing to define and teach, it develops very rapidly in the first few years of learning to read. So, it’s really easy for a child to “fall behind” in this benchmark, but at the same time, it’s really hard to tell as a parent if your child is where they should be.

As with any skill , if you’re truly concerned about your child’s reading fluency, please reach out to your child’s educational team about it. But these simple tips will help you get some perspective on reading fluency and nurture your child’s fluency growth at home!

Top 5 Fluency-Building Tips

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   1. Work on phonemic awareness

   2. Practice sight words

   3. Read aloud to your child

   4. Assist your child’s reading

   5. Use repeated reading