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Reading expert Linda Farrell provides guidance in understanding the three features that all good reading programs should have.

Reading expert Linda Farrell shares her thoughts on early reader series as well as the importance of reading aloud to build vocabulary and background knowledge.

Reading expert Linda Farrell suggests this teaching sequence for sight words: first, be sure your child knows all the letter names, then all the letter sounds—and then you can introduce a few short high-frequency words such as was.

Reading expert Linda Farrell shares a simple tip: encourage your child to silently “think” the sounds as he reads the word.

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

Reading expert Linda Farrell recommends that you begin with teaching the letter names, and then focus on the letter sounds that are closest to their letter names.

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

Literacy expert Kegi Wells explains that what’s most important is if your child understands what she’s reading.

Early literacy expert Bernadette Pilar Zermeño says that parents can watch for and support pre-reading skills.

Literacy expert Sandra Wilborn says that if your child is reading out loud for fun, it’s best to just offer a gentle, quick correction and move on.