Comments on: 10 Ways to Help Struggling Readers https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/10-ways-help-struggling-readers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-ways-help-struggling-readers Empowering teachers with the tools, training, and support you need to help EVERY student learn to read. Mon, 15 May 2023 17:01:42 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 By: Sarah Biggs https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/10-ways-help-struggling-readers/#comment-457507 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=35742#comment-457507 In reply to Clara.

Hi Clara,
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]]> By: Clara https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/10-ways-help-struggling-readers/#comment-457400 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=35742#comment-457400 I would like an invite, please.

]]> By: Kaylee https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/10-ways-help-struggling-readers/#comment-426785 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=35742#comment-426785 In reply to Rebecca.

Hi Rebecca! Are you wondering about the entire package of reading assessments? If so, that entire package is part of The Reading Roadmap! I just added you to the invite list for that, YAY! So when the doors open for The Reading Roadmap again you can snag your spot and get them as part of your membership! ?

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Kaylee // Playdough to Plato Team

]]> By: Kaylee https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/10-ways-help-struggling-readers/#comment-426784 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=35742#comment-426784 In reply to Rebecca.

Hi Rebecca! I am SO happy you want on that invite list! I will get you added right now!

Warmly,
Kaylee // Playdough to Plato Team

]]> By: Rebecca https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/10-ways-help-struggling-readers/#comment-426180 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=35742#comment-426180 I would like an invite, please.

]]> By: Rebecca https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/10-ways-help-struggling-readers/#comment-426179 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=35742#comment-426179 Can you buy the entire package cheaper?

]]> By: Malia Hollowell https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/10-ways-help-struggling-readers/#comment-423405 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=35742#comment-423405 In reply to Eli Mcmullen.

100%, Eli! Buying books is a wonderful way to build students’ motivation to read.

]]> By: Malia Hollowell https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/10-ways-help-struggling-readers/#comment-423404 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=35742#comment-423404 In reply to Yael Fraenkel.

Hi Yael,

Yes! My go-to starting point for older children who are struggling with spelling is to assess their pre-reading skills, letter sounds and phonics including digraphs, blends and diphthongs. (I pass along the assessment I use inside The Reading Roadmap but you can use your own assessment too!)

In most cases, I find that struggling spellers have holes in their foundation so they need very explicit instruction on specific skills. For instance, they may not have mastered a handful of letter sounds or they may not know how to spell the /oo/ sound or the /oi/ sound.

Once I focus on each of the skills they’re missing in their toolbox and they have the chance to practice as much as they need to really master it, I’ve seen huge improvement.

It’s important to note that students who continue to struggle even after receiving focused instruction may have other learning needs like dyslexia or dysgraphia so I highly recommend reaching out to your school’s learning specialist to collaborate on appropriate next steps.

I hope that helps! 🙂

]]> By: Yael Fraenkel https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/10-ways-help-struggling-readers/#comment-423380 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=35742#comment-423380 In reply to Eli Mcmullen.

Great ideas!

Do you have anything for struggling spellers (older children, 3rd-4th)?

]]> By: Eli Mcmullen https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/10-ways-help-struggling-readers/#comment-414412 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=35742#comment-414412 I found it helpful that you mentioned how your child’s reading skills will improve depending on how often they practice reading. My son mentioned that he would like to learn how to read small books before he starts attending kindergarten next year, and I need to find some interesting books for him since we don’t live very close to any libraries. I wonder if buying a few books would encourage him to read regularly.

]]> By: Ashley https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/10-ways-help-struggling-readers/#comment-306920 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=35742#comment-306920 In reply to Peter Morisco.

We’re so glad you enjoyed it!
Have a lovely week!
Warmly,
Ashley // Happiness Ambassador

]]> By: Peter Morisco https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/10-ways-help-struggling-readers/#comment-306795 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=35742#comment-306795 great site – great ideas- great help – thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Anna Wright colouring sheets https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/10-ways-help-struggling-readers/#comment-275111 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=35742#comment-275111 […] From Playdough to Plato offers some advice to help readers who are struggling to grasp things, including using the illustrations within books to encourage the to learn. […]

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