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.

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Reading Fluency Strategies for Your Child

Learning behavior specialist at Chicago Home Tutor shares some tips to build your child’s reading fluency.

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Strategies to Help Kids With Reading Comprehension

Learning behavior specialist at Chicago Home Tutor shares some tips to build your child’s reading comprehension.

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What is Orton-Gillingham?

A quick high-level summary of the what, who, and how of Orton-Gillingham instruction.

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Orton-Gillingham FAQs

Responses to frequently asked questions about Orton-Gillingham

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.