Frequently Asked Questions

My child is having trouble learning letters and sounds. What can I do to help?

My child is having trouble learning "sight words." How can I help?

What can I do to help kids who know letters and sounds but can't sound out any words?

My child is having trouble blending sounds together into words. What should I do to help?

I think my child has a reading problem. How can I find out if he/she really does?

My child's teacher says there isn't a problem, but I know my child is struggling to read. What should I do?

What are "tricks," and how should I teach them?

Can my child have 20/20 vision and still have trouble seeing words?

How can I get my child writing?

My child is failing his/her spelling tests at school. What can I do to help?

My child's spelling is atrocious! How can I help?

My child is throwing fits at homework time. What can I do to help?

Should I retain my child this year?

What are convergence issues?

What sounds do the letters make?

My child is struggling!  I think I need to talk to his teacher.  What should I do?