Parent Resources for Reading
Help your child become a more confident, capable reader with practical strategies and expert-informed guidance. Explore resources on reading comprehension, fluency, signs of reading difficulty, multisensory instruction, and ways to keep reading skills growing throughout the year.
Signs Your Child Might Need a Reading Tutor?
School psychologist identifies signs that your child may need help learning to read.
Reading Fluency Strategies for Your Child
Learning behavior specialist at Chicago Home Tutor shares some tips to build your child’s reading fluency.
Strategies to Help Kids With Reading Comprehension
Learning behavior specialist at Chicago Home Tutor shares some tips to build your child’s reading comprehension.
How to Prevent the Summer Slide in Reading & Writing
Proven strategies to prevent your child from losing important reading and writing over the summer break.
What is Orton-Gillingham?
A quick high-level summary of the what, who, and how of Orton-Gillingham instruction.
Orton Gillingham vs. Wilson - Multisensory Reading Programs
Multisensory reading programs are for students who are not able to learn to read without explicit instruction. Learn more from a Chicago Home Tutor reading specialist.
Tips to Keep Reading During Long Breaks!
Few things are more rewarding or impactful than reading with a child. Learn how to make the most of long breaks by reading with your students & children!
Reading progress does not always follow a straight line. We hope these resources give you greater clarity, practical ideas, and a better understanding of the support your child may need. For guidance tailored to your child’s strengths and challenges, our experienced reading tutors are here to help.