Reading Tips Blog
For First Graders and Growing Readers
Practical advice and strategies to support your child's reading.
How Do Children Learn to Read?
How do children learn to read? Explore the five essential reading skills and understand how children become confident, successful readers. ...more
Reading Development
July 14, 2026•8 min read
Preparing for Second Grade: A Parent's Guide to Reading Skills
Wondering if your child is ready for second grade? Learn which reading skills continue developing during second grade and how decoding, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and reading independence wor... ...more
Reading Development
July 10, 2026•6 min read
Does My Child Need a Reading Assessment Before School Starts?
Wondering if your child needs a reading assessment before school starts? Learn when an assessment may be helpful, what it includes, and how it can guide your next steps. ...more
Reading Development
July 07, 2026•12 min read
What Every Parent Should Know About the Science of Reading
The Science of Reading is changing conversations about how children learn to read. Discover what it means, why it matters, and how understanding the research can help you confidently support your chil... ...more
Reading Development
July 03, 2026•4 min read
What Is Decoding in Reading? Why Strong Decoding Skills Matter
Wondering what decoding is in reading? Learn what decoding means, why it's one of the most important reading skills, and how strong decoding skills help children become confident readers. ...more
Reading Development
June 30, 2026•5 min read
My First Grader Guesses at Words Instead of Sounding Them Out. Should I Be Concerned?
Does your first grader guess at words instead of sounding them out? Learn why it happens, when to be concerned, and how to help your child become a more confident reader. ...more
Reading Development
June 23, 2026•8 min read
Online Reading Tutor for First Graders and K–6 Students
Based in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin — Serving the Madison Area and Students Nationwide
Diane Marthaler Reading Tutor, LLC
Online Reading Tutor for First Grade and Grades K-6
(608) 218-4431
Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin
