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Ready for a Reading Breakthrough This Summer?

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Stuck on Reading? I’ve Got Some Ideas for You

Sometimes we think our kids will learn to read by being read to. For some kids, this work beautifully. They follow along and their brains just figure it out.

I am sure we all know someone who taught themself how to read!

I am also sure that we all know someone who is struggling to learn to read. No matter how hard we try it just doesn't seem to click.

What is a parent supposed to do?

I have some simple ideas that might work for you!

  • Go ALL the way back to the basic alphabet. Have your child practice saying the letters and sounds. (Remember, you need to be a part of that process. You say the letter with them and you say the sound with them until you are certain they know it. Bad practice sticks in their minds just as much as good practice.)

​Check out our alphabet video at Tutoring with Sheryl on YouTube​

  • Practice create CVC words. What is that? Consonant-Vowel-Consonant word like cat, mat, rat. Have your child use letter tiles to manipulate the letters and their sounds. If your child is ready to write the letters, use a whiteboard and have them write the words.
  • Use decodable texts and games to support their reading. Working at the "just right" level and building independence is crucial to your child's reading success.

Hmm, this sounds like a LOT of work! Don't worry! We are here to support YOU and YOUR child!

We are enrolling for summer learning success right now! If you have a child or know a child who needs support with reading, writing, or spelling you have come to the RIGHT place!

With our personalized 1-to-1 virtual sessions, your child will become a strong reader and writer just by logging in and meeting with a REAL teacher who has your child's needs in mind.

How do you begin the process? Simple! You can reply to this message OR you can visit our website and fill out the contact page. WE will CALL you and find out what your child is struggling with. WE listen to YOU and create a plan of action with YOU.

Are you ready? Let's go! Click the link to get started!

​https://tutoringwithsheryl.tutorbird​

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Sheryl Uehling| Your Literacy Expert

I am a seasoned educator and reading specialist, empowering struggling readers from Kindergarten to Sixth Grade through evidence-based methods rooted in the Science of Reading. I personalize instruction, blending phonics, decoding, spelling, writing, and comprehension, fostering significant reading achievement. I have helped over 40 families move their child forward with their learning in the last 3 years. I have an established following on my Facebook pages where parents seek information about reading and tutors seek information on how to tutor online with little to no effort. My YouTube pages continue to grow their reach, as do my social media channels on Instagram and TikTok. I have been a guest on the podcasts, The Online Tutor Podcast and Tutoring Tips for Teachers. I have also made several guest appearances and led educational summits including IMPACT 6 and SOAR 1 and 2.

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