Our reading experts share helpful info for parents about reading skills and the importance of building kids’ confidence, and ultimately a love for reading.

How Do Institute of Reading Development Programs Compare to Online Apps and Tools?

Before you go down this ‘do-it-yourself’ path of online apps and tools, take a look at the Institute of Reading Development. Students receive the benefits of both—they learn new skills in class and get lots of practice online between classes.

Strong Comprehension Pays Off!

So, what is comprehension, and how do kids develop it? What is the big payoff of strong comprehension?

Inspiring Instruction: What It Can Do For Your Child

Our ‘Inspiring Instruction’ brings together a continuously updated curriculum, the best books, and excellent teachers with a passion for books and reading and extensive training in how to keep students engaged online.

Why I Love Being A Reading Teacher

Being a person who loves books, I’m fortunate to have found a career that’s all about passing this love on to young people. Here are all the reasons I love being a reading teacher.

Don’t Let This Summer Slide By!

Studies on learning loss have shown that on average kids lose two months of reading progress over the summer. That’s months of effort and educational gain simply erased in ten short weeks.

“I am a Reader”: What Being a Reader Means for Your Child

Kids who grow up to be lifelong readers can get hooked on the love of reading from a very early age. Once they have the experience of being absorbed in great books, they will want to have it again and again throughout their lives.