For most kids, summertime means waking up late, playing video games, and getting outside with friends. However, research has shown that the summer break can lead to a significant loss in learning known as the summer slide. In fact, studies suggest that students can lose about 20% of …

* This article was written by Laura Axtell. Laura has master’s degrees in special education and counseling and has worked in K-12 regular and alternative education in the U.S. and internationally for over 25 years. She has provided tutoring services for struggling readers and …

  * This post was written by Lynna Sutherland of https://hswotrainingwheels.com/. When my oldest (now 14) was three, I started teaching him to read. We went over phonics. And then I started working through a stack of flashcards every day. Just before he turned four, he could …

Why is the word "cat" spelled with a c and "kitten" spelled with a k? Many children, and even adults, don't know why we use one letter over the other when spelling words. This short video takes the mystery out of c and k and teaches just ONE easy rule to remember. Reading Horizons …

* This post was written by Stacy Hurst. Lowercase letters b and d look a lot alike so it's no wonder that many beginning readers get confused when they see them.  Letter reversals are common in early readers. To help your child learn how to accurately recognize …

Struggling to keep your child engaged during your homeschool day? We've compiled a list of reading strategies to mix things up and keep your child coming back for more. 1. Grab Your Suitcase To teach your child how to make inferences, gather a suitcase full of objects and have your …

How do you know if your child is struggling with reading? This infographic highlights some important indicators that your child is on track with language development and reading. Of course, it's important to remember that these are all general guidelines. All children are unique and …

If you’ve found yourself here, you have probably already asked yourself, “What strategies can I use at home to help a person with dyslexia symptoms?” One in every five students in the US has a language-based learning disability, of which dyslexia is the most common. …

  Blog post written by Shauna Ziegler, Cedar City, UT a reading implementation coach. Before my daughter started using the Reading Horizons Discovery Software, homework was a frustrating time for everyone involved. I would be frustrated and yelling. She would be …