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Decoding and EncodingHave you ever heard terms like decoding and encoding and wondered what they really mean for your child’s reading and writing skills? While they sound similar, these two skills are different, but both are essential for your child’s literacy journey. In this blog, we’ll break down what decoding
Have you ever wondered what makes someone a good reader? It turns out that the Simple View of Readings is a combination of two key skills. One is decoding, which involves reading words accurately. The other is language comprehension, which means understanding what those words mean. Together, these two skills
If your child is learning to read, you might be wondering, “What does it take to become a strong reader?” Dr. Hollis Scarborough, a researcher in early literacy, developed the Reading Rope to explain how different reading skills work together. Picture a rope made up of many strands, where each
