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Reading SOS: How do I explain "ea"?

A parent asks about the best way to the “ea” vowel combination, or vowel team.

Reading SOS: My child wants to do all of her reading on an electronic device

Kegi Wells recommends finding a balance between e-readers and print books.

Reading expert Linda Farrell on patience when teaching reading

Linda Farrell describes three different kinds of patience.

Reading SOS: How do I, as a hearing parent, read aloud with my deaf child?

Dr. Leala Holcomb, an expert in Deaf education and literacy, says that all children — hearing and deaf — need the experience of being read to by a caring adult.

Reading SOS: How can I help my child read more smoothly?

Reading with appropriate expression is a skill that develops over time as your child grows in confidence with their reading.

Reading SOS: Does my child, who is learning English, need special education?

A parent asks about her child, who reads fluently in her home language, Spanish, but is being referred for special education.

Linda Farrell: Learning Multisyllabic Words with Silent "e" and Vowel Teams

Linda Farrell discusses how to approach multisyllabic words that feature silent “e” or vowel teams.

Reading SOS: Are audiobooks cheating?

Literacy expert DeJunne’ Clark Jackson says that audiobooks are a great way to give struggling readers equal access to language, stories, and information.