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Do any of these problems sound like your child?
- She should be able to read in school by now—but she can’t.
- It sounds like he reads very well—but he doesn’t understand a word of it.
- She is stressed and sick because she says she hates school or can’t do her work.
- He says he doesn’t care about school, and tries to avoid going, because he can’t keep up.
- One day she seems to understand what is being taught. The next day, it’s as if she never saw it before.
- Reading at home is a daily battle between you and your kid . . . arguing, struggling, maybe even yelling.
- You are scared, concerned and worried about your child’s future if his reading doesn’t improve—fast!
If any of these sound familiar, I can almost certainly help.*
Let’s start right now to solve this problem.
Which areas of reading does your child need help with?
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- learning the alphabet?
- learning the sounds letters make?
- sounding out words?
- understanding what is read?
- remembering what is learned from one day to the next?
- becoming less upset or angry about reading?
- learning to enjoy it more?
Please don’t be shy. There is no problem you can tell me about that I haven’t already experienced, helped with, and often conquered and achieved success.
I’m an online reading teacher who tutors American children living anywhere in the world using Skype. I also suggest reading programs and products that may help certain children, but only if I use them myself and believe in them.
I am happy to talk about your child’s reading situation or problems with you.
These are the choices I can offer you:
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- We can chat casually through email, though my replies may be brief. Ask specific questions if you can.
- I can let you know when my much less expensive online video lessons are available. They will be available by the month, by the week, or even purchased individually
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- Think about my special offer, tell me about your child, and we’ll set a date for the first free session
- If you want to teach your child yourself but need guidance, use the special offer for your own training
- If your child has a specific issue he needs help on, such as she doesn’t notice punctuation at all and won’t listen to me when I tell her, or he sees the first letter of a word, then starts guessing. I will create videos for you to use at your own pace with him, along with specific books and assignments. Please be specific about your needs, and I will let you know what the price will be. On some topics, I will offer a special discount. Ask if you’re interested.
I know it’s a lot to think about. You can chat with me here on the site in the comments below, or email me. When you write, please let me know which of these it is that you’re looking for. It will help us start more quickly!
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I wish you and your child the very best of all possible outcomes, and a much happier future than you can see right now. I mean it sincerely whether you have any use for my help or not. It’s very hard time you’re going through, and believe me, many parents are in the very same situation you are in.
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Hi Paula,
Just stopping by to wish you good luck with this website. Reading adds so much richness to life; you’re work here is so important.
I appreciate your words! Thank you.
For me, reading is so fundamental to my life that I can’t imagine being unable to do it.
That’s why I feel so strongly about giving this gift to those who haven’t been able to “get it” yet. My heart breaks when I see a child who was passed on year by year, yet nobody took the time to remedy it.
I do know that there are a few people who simply don’t learn no matter how hard people have tried to help. There are many awesome teachers who work on this problem every day for every child.
I hope someday schools will be a place where every child is taught at the level “where they are,” no matter how low that may be.
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hi i am abby and i am 11 and i need help with reading i am in 6 th grade and i am on a 2nd grade level can you help me please
Abby, I hope you’ll write me back. I haven’t heard from you and will email again. Hang in there!
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my son is in kindergarden he is having a terrible reading and reconizing words. and i believe this is effecting his behavior. i have gotten flash cards and worksheets off line. also i have gotten books to help but nothing seems to be helping … what do you suggest
Hi, Nicole! I’m so glad you came by.
Be sure to sign up for the newsletter, if you haven’t already, so that you’ll get notification every time something new comes out for him.
Can you give me a list of 10 words that he’s working on? I’ll do something specifically for him. Be sure to let me know by commenting below.
For now, read these two articles:
http://yourchildwillread.com/how-to-teach-sight-words/ and
http://yourchildwillread.com/kindergarten-sight-words/
They’ll give you fun ideas of new ways to work with sight words.
Especially use the suggestions for making the letters by hand, with shaving cream, spaghetti, and more. He may be a “kinesthetic learner,” which means his brain will absorb it more readily if his body is involved in practicing the words.
I hope these help temporarily, and I’ll work on getting more information to you. With the holiday, I may be delayed a bit, but I won’t forget. I’ll be putting some things together for you.
Have a great Thanksgiving, and you’ll be hearing from me!
Paula
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Thanks again for visiting, Suzanne! We’ll take the rest of the work off site, and will be working in the private area on your son’s lessons. I’ve emailed the URL to you.
Can’t wait! He’ll do wonderfully.
Miss Bright
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My son is about to turn 10 years old and he has serious reading trouble such as, he takes a long while to sound out even the most simple words and has no motivation to get better at it. The school tells me that I need to start doing things at home which I have already have done in the past. But he is almost ten! is this normal? Im worried maybe he just didn’t learn everything properly along the way. What do I do!
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Hi,
I have a 6yr old son and he has problems with the sounds of letters and sounding out word.
he can memorize a list of words but if you mix them up
he acts like he has never send the word before.
when im helping him with his homework he gets mad.
i struggle with a reading problem and i what to do what ever i can for him so he want be limited to what he can do in life.
Ariella,
It’s not “normal,” in that schools expect him to be a successful reader by now. But it isn’t abnormal either. This is because in reality, a lot of kids aren’t reading as well as schools expect them to. This is a problem we have and need to address in education.
But he definitely does need some help, and pretty quickly too. From here on, the things he is expected to read will become more and more difficult, and he’ll fall further behind unless you take steps to find a solution to his reading problems.
Question: Has he been tested at school for problems such as dyslexia? If not, he should be. Either way there are still options open to you. But do let me know on this.
He may be one of the kids who needs to learn to read using a different learning style. That can be helped.
Or, you’re right, it is possible he didn’t learn everything along the way. But it’s also possible that he didn’t have motivation from the beginning, in which case it would have been tricky for any teacher to get him started. I’d only know that after talking with you.
Since he is 10, I’d strongly advise that you get some outside help. I agree with the school that he needs to be doing things at home, but things aren’t always that easy, are they? I’m guessing that you’ve been trying to read with him and work with him all along, if you’re like most moms.
The question is, what to do next. I ‘ll post a list of suggestions on what is available for solving the reading problem here.
Please do ask any further questions you have on the comments below the article, or use the contact form above. I’ll send you the link ASAP.
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Christy, the problems you describe happen often for children who may be on a different learning schedule than schools have set for reading. He also may need some help learning a different way to work with letters and words.
What does his teacher say about his reading? Have you spoken with the school about it? I’d love to talk with you about a few questions I have for you.
I’ll be posting a list of suggestions here for you and Ariella (the comment above) in the next day or so. I’ll send you the link as soon as it’s up.
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Hi Paula- I have a 6 year old in a SP class. He has Sensory Processing Disorder. They placed him in class he doesn’t belong in, his verbal and cognitive reasonings are in the superior range. We are taking steps to fix this but, this year has been almost a total waste. That is either here nor there though. I’m am now attempting to help him reach the milestones for his grade that they haven’t been working with him on. Sight words have now become my biggest focus. His attention span because of his SPD is horrible. He is not autistic and I’m am told his IQ is above average, he is just hard to teach. HELP!!!
The situation you describe is extremely difficult. What you know about your son isn’t meshing with what the school tells you, and they don’t seem to be recognizing that they may have misdiagnosed him. At the very least, they aren’t recognizing the abilities that he does have, which are his IQ and verbal/cognitive talents.
I have some thoughts, but need to think a bit. I’ll be in touch.
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Hi Paula, I landed on your site via brag about your blog day. You are doing a fantastic service to the community and something that is much needed. I also do mentoring and coaching with young people and sometimes, it surprises me how many boys in particular do not actually like to read, so they don’t. Sadly, an increasing number of boys see reading as a thing that girls do; this a myth and real shame and ends up with a lot of young men who are able yet disconnected from reading. Keep doing what you do, we need you! Donovan
Donovan, how kind of you to visit and bestow the lovely compliments.
What you say about boys is so very true. I work hard to battle that syndrome every day.
Kudos to you on the work you are doing as well! We have to hang in there and do it for the kids, right? Great to meet you.
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hello,
My son is 8 he is having trouble in school. He kinda enjoys math but when it omes to reading and writing it makes him sick. I have worked with him and it helps a little but still not enough to get him through 2nd grade.
Sorry to somehow have overlooked your note for so very long. I will be happy to talk to you about this. I look forward to hearing from you. There are several things we could try. Write soon! I’ve emailed you.
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There is such a demand for your services Paula, great to see such a wonderful banner when I visited.
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Maureen, thank you so much! I like the view of so many great kids.
Yes, it’s a much needed service. I love every minute of it. Thanks for visiting!
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Hello, my daughter is in the third grade and seems to be reading directions well, but when it comes to reading a short story and answering questions about it, she has a hard time understanding what she reads and gets frustrated at the same time. How can I help her….
Kiara, please write me back. I know I can help you.
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Hi Paula,
this is more of a comment rather than a problem.
You are fantastic, your work is inspiring and hopeful! I mean it with all my heart.
I was at my wits end when my daughter Sophia (8) started working with you. I had tried everything i knew to get her to read like every other 2nd grader i was around. I started to question her ability and wondered if she would ever be able to reach her full potential? would she ever be able to make a difference in this world? Would she be stumped by the fact that she couldn’t read? I just couldn’t phantom my daughter starting 3rd grade and reading like she was in 1st grade, a struggling 1st grader at that!
I happen to come across your website and you started working with Sophia. In a very short time she was more fluid in her reading, she was more bold in trying to read difficult words and she was enjoying reading.
Sophia will be starting school in a few weeks, my heart is content. I know she will start 3rd grade with the tools she needs to keep up with her peers. Don’t get me wrong we still have some catching up to do.
My last comment is that we need someone like Paula, with her passion and dedication in every single classroom in America! We need people like her to help the struggling readers realize they CAN READ!
Susy, your note means more to me than you can know. Having no children, and being physically unable to handle teaching at a school any more, figuring out a way to bring my skills online was a big gamble.
I’m thrilled that my gifts carry over through Skype, and that I was able to figure out Sophia’s issues and help solve them.
What a joy it has been, and I look forward to our continuing lessons!
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Hi, Paula: Just wanted to say… “Thank You”. My daughter India is reading with confidence.
Christina: Nothing could please me more than India’s progress in this short time together. It’s a pleasure to continue working with her.
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I have a 10 year old who has a hard time sounding out works grasping what he read and understanding different phonics. I need your help!!! I hate to sound desperate but I need you….
Sorry My email was incorrect last time, I cant wait to hear from you
Gershell, I’ve written. Looking forward to talking.
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Hello, Paula: Great News! I noticed today, that my daughter India is behaving and responding to me with poise and confidence instead of hasty insecurity. I know this newly developed healthy/self love behavior is directly related to you teaching India that,…. she can and Will Read!
Christina, what you’ve written here is the kind of thing that makes every day I spend with kids here on the internet a joy. I too have seen her grow, blossom and change right before my eyes. India’s reading issues were not as complex as we thought initially, and I was sure early on that I could solve a few problems and make it infinitely easier and more fun.
Bless your heart for telling me, and bless our girl’s heart for being so ready to learn! I can’t wait to start our group of young girls reading and chatting together!
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This might be unusual, but I have an 8 year old daughter that we adopted from China almost 2 years ago. She actually has the skills needed for reading fluently, but her problems seem to lie with not understanding what she is reading. I understand that part of this is still a little bit of a language barrier, but most of it is something else. If you read something to her, she can answer questions about it, but if she reads the exact same thing by herself, she cannot answer the same questions. The teacher also noticed this when she failed a test. The teacher then re-gave her the same exact test, but asked the questions out loud and she was able to answer every question correctly. Have you heard of this before? It’s very frustrating because she’s in the middle reading group for being able to read well, but she’s getting a D- in reading because of the tests and stuff she has to do outside of just reading something.
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It’s not unusual, and I have ideas that will probably help you. I’ve emailed.
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Hello Paula. My son Rodney just entered the third grade and seems to be reading directions well, but when it comes to reading a short story and answering questions about it, he is having a hard time understanding what he reads and he gets so frustrated and embarrassed at the same time. How can I help him…. It breaks my heart to see him struggling.
Tricia, I have lots of ideas. Give me his age, his grade, and anything else you think might be involved. If answering questions is the only problem, then we are in good shape!
Also, email me at paula_lee_bright at charter dot net. I will gladly meet with him (as I will do for any parent who is worried about a child) (or grandparent, or aunt, or…you get the idea!) and give you suggestions on how you can help him at home. If you want to consider tutoring, of course I’d be happy to help you with that too. But that’s certainly not necessary for us to chat.
First and foremost, we need to figure out what’s going on. Please do contact me.
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Jennifer, I emailed you with some information, and look forward to chatting.
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It’s a great thing that you do here, Paula. Reading opens a whole new world to children and reaches far into adulthood. I don’t know what I would do without a good book to lose myself in! It’s great that there are people like you that can help kids that might be having some trouble. Great post! ~Suerae
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Suerae, thank you so much for coming by. I agree with you. Reading has kept me sane through some pretty troubled times. I don’t know how I’d survive without it. It’s my pleasure to pass on the gift to kids who don’t see how to use it at first. When they do get it, Katy bar the door! I envision my readers changing the world one day. And that makes me very happy.
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my son is 8. I believe he has an auditory processing disorder and possibly dyslexia. Neither have been diagnosed. We homeschool. I can not seem to teach him to read. He still does not know most of his alphabet or the sounds they make. (our 3 yr old is better than Chris at it). He knows about 5 sight words. Should I get him tested to see exactly what we are dealing with? What help is available?
Jamie
Hi, Jamie. You probably should get him tested but I must warn you, it takes a long time. In the meantime I highly recommend getting him some help. I have emailed you some information. I hope to hear back from you very soon.
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I have a five year old daughter who is studying K1 at the moment. I believe she is a very talented child, she can easily memorized her recital and song their teacher teach them. But I have some hard time with her reading I teach her at home. I even let her watch some Alphabet Phonic song so she can learn reading fast. What else do I need to do?
Hi, Cathy. At 5, the best thing you can do is to read with her every day. Be sure she has lots of books of her own or from the library and that she sees you reading for yourself too.
Can you describe the problems you are having at home? I’m emailing you with this question in case you don’t make it back here. I’ll talk with you soon!
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Hi Paula: I have a 9 year old who just not motivated to read any book. I do not see she loves reading any book and she is in 4th grade and reading is the pillar for every area and I am so worried that do not know what to do. can you help please. thanks
Rita, I do so wish you’d left your email. I would have been happy to chat with you about it.
Folks, if you are worried about spam, or your email being seen online, that will never happen. Your email is secure, and I will write you only to offer my help. If you’re not interested, I will leave you alone. That’s a promise.
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my 6 year old nephew doesn’t seem interested with books either but he can read, slow though.
Gaye, keep reading fun picture books with your nephew. Fun books can work wonders.
Even if he’s not very interested, if you keep it light, don’t try to teach, and just enjoy the time together, he may gain more interest.
If he doesn’t speed up over time, come back and let me know. I’d love to read with him.
Best of luck, and thanks for being a good aunt!
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Hi Paula… These are great tips and I am very happy that I visited your site. This is very helpful for my son. Thank your for giving these ideas.
I’m so glad you came. I hope they ARE helpful ideas. Thank you so much.
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Paula, I don’t have a child to start with.. I Just want to say, after reading all this comments, and you advice, that you’re one hell of a teacher! Pardon my French.. And that you inspire people! I know, coz you just inspired me!
Sandra, that’s so kind of you to say. It feels good being appreciated. And thank you for stopping by!
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my daughter is about 9 years of age.she is so brilliant.she always come first in exams but she cant read very well.what can i do to help her
Sir, it sounds odd that she does so well on exams if she can’t read them well. But—congratulations!
I’d be happy to read with her and let you know what I find out. I’ve emailed you, so let me know if you want me to check it out.
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I have a son , the school tells me that I need to start doing things at home which I have already have done in the past. But he is almost ten! is this normal? Im worried maybe he just didn’t learn everything properly along the way. What do I do!
Beth, I wrote you and hope to hear back. I have some suggestions for you as well. At age 10, no, he is past the age of slow development, and may now have real issues.
I’d suggest having him tested for eye issues and possibly dyslexia with an eye specialist who works with parents whose children are failing to read, rather than just an eye physician.
Good luck, and I’ll be happy to read with him and then tell you what I find out. Let me know. Best wishes, for sure!
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My son is 6 yrs old. He really does well in school and he learns to read all by himself alone…I can see the eagerness with him. He always wants to learn something new without any help. I’m very much proud of him.
Kate, you are a good and lucky mom for sure!
Usually, most children who can’t read or read poorly come from fine homes, where reading is valued, yet something just doesn’t click in kindergarten, first grade, or second grade.
Often it extends to third or fourth grade. It’s terrifying for parents, because most know that their child doesn’t have a chance in school unless their kid conquers the reading problems.
Congratuations on your wonderful child, and I’m so very happy for you that he is doing well. Most people who end up here have a child who is not doing so well.
Luckily, I know LOTS of ways to help those kids.
Thanks for visiting, Kate. Keep us in mind if any of your friends’ kids have real problems. 
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Kate, you should be proud. It’s a fantastic feeling to know that your child is an eager reader who loves to learn.
One day I hope that all the parents who use this site or ask for my help get to feel such a wonderful thing. I’m very happy for you!
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I have a 9 year old who just not motivated to read any book. I do not see she loves reading any book and she is in 4th grade and reading is the pillar for every area and I am so worried that do not know what to do.
John, I’d love to hear from you again. I wanted to email you, but couldn’t. I’ll try to give you some suggestions here soon. Is she able to keep up, despite no enjoying reading? Can she read at all?
Let me know. Best wishes!
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Hello, I have a 3rd grader who is having a hard time reading and comprehending what she’s reading. If it’s possible can you please contact me t
Hi, Akeilah. I’m still hoping to hear back from you. ??
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Hello, I have a 3rd grader who is having a hard time reading and comprehending what she’s reading. If it’s possible can you please contact me
Hi, Akeilah. I’m still hoping to hear back from you. Write soon! I’d like to see what’s up with your daughter.
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Hi Paula,
My son is very good at reading and writing. I think this is because he enjoys reading a lot. I make sure to gift him a book on every weekend and he makes sure to complete reading the entire book the same day. He is passionate about reading.
That’s wonderful! I’m sure it is because you’ve shown him how great reading can be, and luckily he absorbed that thought. It sounds like things are perfect right now!
Good for you.
That doesn’t happen for all kids who struggle with reading, of course…sometimes there are other things in the way. But we can usually get rid of whatever is blocking the child from reading. Lots of reading successes happening here, I’m glad to say. And I’m happy for you with your son!
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hi im setsh i’m in 7th grade and i need help reading when ever we read in class i try to go to the bathroom so i dont get called on to read. the only problem i have is that i just cant pronounce big word and i cant read fast like the others do. please help me?
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Hi, my name is Heather! Please email me when you can, I have a question about your blog!
Done!
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My daughter is in 1st grade however her reading skills are still that of a child in KG. She does not enjoy reading at all and during our reading time it usually ends with both of us upset. I have ran out of ideas to help her read. When reading with her she needs to sound out every word even words that when you ask her how to spell them she can “the” for example. She may have a word down on page 1-3 and then on page 4 it is as if she has never seen the word before. I need she has been seeing a reading tutor twice a week for 4 months now I thought it was helping. I now have a meeting with her school in 2 weeks I am nervous about this as well. I have considered dyslexia, my younger brother had dyslexia. We need help.
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I have a 9 and 8 year old sons. I also have a 7 year old daughter. My 9 and 7 year olds are having problems with reading. My 9 year old knows words but has problems with spelling them and saying them. My 7 year old just can’t say them. When they read they can’t tell me what they read. I have tried to break the words down for them. I have tried on-line tools and have even gotten help for them in their school. Nothing seems to help them. No one in the family has a learning problem. I need help. I am a single mother and have very little income coming in. Is there anything else i can do to help them understand what they read and remember it. I have been reading to them since they were born and i get them to read to me as best they can. My 9 year old can spell the words out loud but he can’t write them on paper.
Thanks in advance for your help
Jackie, I so wish you had left your email. Talk to me again through my contact link at the top of the page and we can talk further about this. I have no way to reach you. I’m sorry.
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Hello! I am sitting here in the middle of the night searching and searching the Internet on how to help my 6 year old son! A little quick history. I homeschool my three boys. Ages are 10, 6, and 4. My oldest has been reading very well since he was 4 years old. It has been smooth sailing with him and he reads non stop! My 6 year old is the exact opposite. We started him with kindergarten this year because he was obviously not ready when he was 5. He did not even know his colors at that time. He could match colors, he could color with the correct colors(green for grass, blue for sky), but he could not tell you what the colors were. If you asked him what the color of something was, he could not tell you. Then one day it all clicked! Now we are running into the same problem with letters. He can write them, and he can give the sounds of a few of them. But he cannot tell you any letter names, and he is not able to put the sounds he does know into a word. He is beginning to get very upset by this because my 4 year old will come up behind him, look at the word, and say “it says RAT!”. Truly wonderful that my little guy is a reader at 4, but absolutely devastating to a six year old.
I am at a loss. We have tried text book work, video games, scattering letters all over the house and doing a jumping game(i say “jump on the d” and he goes to the r.
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a couple additional points. He is amazing at math! Can recognize numbers, measure, add, and subtract with little effort! He is great at problem solving and puzzles. Absolutely loves science and geography. He gets very upset if he cannot be involve in those subjects with his big brother. It is just the reading and letters that he is really struggling with.
Whew! Stacie, I’m so glad we finally connected! That’s a relief. I’m looking forward to working with him.
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I am looking for help for my kindergartner. There are days when he gets the letters and words right away and then there are days when I feel he just isn’t really trying or he cant remember what I just taught him 2 minutes ago. He remembers some letters and other letters he gets mixed up. I try and help him but sometimes, I must admit, I don’t have the patience. I also have a 6 month old who is a Big crier, which doesn’t help. I need away that I can help him understand and remember or someone who can help him for me. Any suggestions?
I’m so glad we were able to connect on Facebook.
I hope I’ve eased your mind a bit. With a kindergartener, there’s every chance in the world that he’ll move past it. But I also know that some kids do need help early to avoid later problems. I’m glad we talked this one through a bit. Hang in there, and contact me if you sense things don’t improve by summer, or after school starts next year. I’ll be here.
Good luck with the Big Crier. I know that is so terribly exhausting. Keep smiling’.
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You should be patient since it takes time for a kid to be taught.
I am simply pleased I discovered this web page. Maybe you would like to place my banner on site? How can I contact you on private?
My son is 9 yrs old he’s in grd 4 the problem is he can’t read anything is like at school they just pushing him to the next grade the way he is even a preschool kid can read I really don’t know what to do I was thinking of taking him to the doctor psychological doctor. Please help
Hi Paula – what a great service you are providing. I wanted to share a quote. Keep up the GREAT work!
“Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.”
— Frederick Douglass
Jeff, thank you so much for visiting! Very kind of you. The Douglass quote is one of my all-time favorites. I use it often. I’m very excited about working with you and Amanda on decorating my living room.
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My 10 yr old son has difficulty understanding instructions given to him at school, he is left to get on with his own work.his teachers tell him to ask for help, when he does this he is told he should know by now. He only seems to understand instructions if he is told step by step, grasping each step carefully. He also has difficulty reading and was born with a speech problem which he grew out of. He also has a terrible memory. He is in special lessons for English and maths and gets poor grades at school. He has very low self esteem. Have asked all his teachers for help and also asked for assessment of learning difficulties. He has an older brother whom has had no problems at all. Please help or direct me to where I can get help for him?
Hi, Lisa, I’m hoping to hear back from you on the email I sent.
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Im starting this site cuz my bro is in 6th grade and he knows nutin. He needs help but he wont look 4 it soo wat cud i do im tryin but i think his behavior has been terribol to help i dnt kno wat to do.How can i teach him
Emilio, I hope to hear back from you. Best of luck with your brother. It’s great that you’re trying to help.
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I have a 6 yr old daughter who is having tons of issues with reading. She is still having trouble with short vowel sounds while the test of the class is working on long vowel sounds. She doesnt pay attention and is easily distracted. I try to help at home but have a 2 year old son at home that had me running wild all day long. The teacher has stated that if this doesn’t improve she must recommend retention. Please help
Can this be real? As I am listening to my daughter struggle to read, I keep wondering if I am expecting too much of my seven year old or if she really is as far behind as I think she is. She doesn’t do well on spelling tests, she has some speech problems, and she gets extremely frustrated that she can’t read as well as others in her class. I really don’t know if it’s a problem or she is just not working hard enough at it. It breaks my heart because her vocabulary is amazing, and her comprehension is beyond first grade. I just don’t know how to help her.
You can get lots of help on this web site as Paula Lee Bright is amazing for help. Also you can check out my book that has many classroom proven ideas in it at http://amzn.to/xCe9MS
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I meant can this site be real because it seems like it might be my saving grace…
Hi, my name is Rochelle and i am a mother of 4 beautiful children. My only son Jaymen has had difficulty in all areas of reading from a young age…i havent ever thought hard enough about how to help him due to being so busy with work commitmemts. This year my boy is 10 and can only read very basic words. My husband and i decided that i would take this year or however long it takes off work to be there for not only my son but for all my children, to be able to help them more with their school work and have alot more patience…I need to learn how to teach him…if i dont learn how can i help him. My heart aches for my son being so far behind in his class and i need to do something about it now…any help would be greatly appreciated, Love Rochelle
Hi, Rochelle, I’m still hoping to hear back from you through email. If not, best of luck to you and your son.
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Good evening , I am the proud mother of an 8 year son. I found this website either by accident or higher power(for which I’m grateful). I am amazed that I am not sailing on this sea alone; I felt like a failure in a sense I let my child down. I have pondered ; when did I lose him? I honestly have been eating tears for at least a hour and asking God for forgiveness because in my heart I don’t know where, how or why I went wrong. My 8 year old has entered 3rd grade however he reading level is a beginning 1st grader, he is often teased and this has effected his confidence and self esteem. I work with him at home which is sometimes extremely frustrating . I have placed him in a reading program “Kumon” , however he has to start at basic therefore he is still behind in his class . I am having him tested within the next few weeks for LD/Dyslexia . I am willing to try, try , and try to get my son to the place where he should be , but I need to know how to get there. I am grateful for this site because it shows the concerns of many parents . I look forward to any help, suggestions etc… Thank you
I’m very excited that we’re going to meet on Skype. I have high hopes that our three free lessons will be helpful and that your son and I will read together frequently once the actual lessons begin. Already I can see that you’re feeling better.
And good for you on taking charge and beginning to get this reading problem solved. I always admire the moms who do that.
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Good Evening. I am a home daycare provider/teacher. I have 3rd grade student who is struggling in reading. She does OK one day and nothing the next. Will you recommendations reading tools? Parent upset. Help!!!!!
I just returned from a parent teacher conf earlier this afternoon. I think my daughter’s teacher said it best, she can read fine, but the words are just coming out and she is not comprehending what she is reading. It is not for a lack of effort on her part. I have been searching the Internet for help. This is not a new problem she has been struggling with this for the last of years. My daughter is in fourth grade and makes “B” in reading but even that is starting to slip. HELP! The only advice I get from the school is practice, practice, practice.
Great site and service! Thrilled to see you helping so many children, Paula. Continued success.
Hello, I have a6 year old brother that is having a very hard time learning how to read. I am the only one that helps him with his homework since my parents don’t really speak english. I don’t really know how to teach him how to read. But I went to his teacher conferrance during november
I have an 8 yrs old grandson who does not know how to read. He struggles all the time & sometimes gets letters such as d & b mixed up. We are very concerned about his learning ability. We try to start off with sounding the letters out to each word but it is such a constant battle trying to get him to learn anything. Is there anything you can suggest we do?
Your child may have dyslexia. Google dyslexia to find out more. This site has excellent info for helping struggling readers. You might take a look at my book at http://amzn.to/xCe9MS
Hi paula! M a south african young lady with a 7 yrs girl in grade 2.she cant read and understand what she’s reading.i try teaching hr bt 2mrw she wouldnt remember a thing i tought hr.i realy need help bcoz m concernd about hr future.what u are doing to this children is more than great u help 2 build their future and those are the deeds of a good heart and may God bless u in evry step of the way.
I like your blog graphic – is it custom made, or maybe some public template? Where can I download it from?
hello my. son is 7 in the 2nd grade but is struggling with and that is causing him to bad in language arta bc his reading is not strong enough to help him understand whats going on please help me if you can thank you
It seems our child is not getting better at reading at his age level. My wife and I are searching for home methods to make him a better reader.
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My daughter cannot read yet and were trying to find tutors for her. I am yet to consider an online tutor but I think you can surely help us. I will consider my options first.
My daughter cannot read yet and were trying to find tutors for her. I am yet to consider an online tutor but I think you can surely help us. I will consider my options first. Is hiring a online tutor expensive?
Seriah is nine years old and she cannot read she is a very bright child who recognizes her letters and sounds and we r working on some three letter words she can sound them out its my fault she cant read yet i have not been working with her. And since ive been homeschooling her please contact me asasp.