Welcome to the Early Literacy Blog, where we share real-world tips, simple routines, and encouraging insights to support your child’s reading journey. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to make reading more fun and consistent at home, you’ll find guidance here to help raise confident, joyful readers — one story at a time.
LA Schools Limit Screen Time: What Parents Should Know About Teaching Kids to Read
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the second largest school district in the United States, recently approved a resolution to limit screen time in classrooms — particularly for early learners. This decision reflects growing concerns about how excessive screen exposure may impact children’s focus, comprehension, and foundational learning skills. For parents searching for the…
How to Choose the Best Homeschool Learn to Read Program (and Why Simplicity Matters)
If you’re homeschooling, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing a homeschool learn to read program. Reading is the foundation for everything else, but finding the right approach can feel confusing. Some programs are too rigid.Others are too complicated.And many require more time and energy than most families realistically have. So how do you choose…
Teaching Reading Isn’t Just About Skills—It’s About Creating a Love for Stories
When parents think about teaching their child to read, the focus is often on structure: But one of the most important pieces of early literacy is often overlooked: A child’s emotional experience with reading. Before reading becomes a skill, it becomes a feeling. It’s the feeling of sitting next to a parent.The sound of a…
What If Teaching Your Child to Read Didn’t Have to Feel So Overwhelming?
We hear from parents all the time who feel discouraged before they even begin. They’ve tried reading programs with: Instead of feeling supported, many parents feel behind — or like they’re doing something wrong. But what if learning to read didn’t have to feel this complicated and you received the beginning reading help you and…
Why Reading Aloud to Your Child Matters (and How to Make It a Habit)
In a world full of screens and endless distractions, there’s something beautifully grounding about sitting down with your child and reading a book together. It’s quiet, focused, and full of connection — and it’s also one of the most effective ways to support your child’s development. Whether your child is just beginning to speak or…