How Eiken Grade 1 Reading Passages Changed from Something I Hated to 'Interesting Reading Material'.

Around January of this year, I hated reading Eiken Grade 1 passages.Rather than just hating them, I wanted to avoid them if ...
The Conversation

8 tips to support Grade 1 readers at home

Learning to read is one of the most important skills and strongest predictors of success. Studies show that children who develop strong reading skills are more successful in school, more likely go to ...
The Hechinger Report

‘The Reading Year’: First grade is critical for reading skills, but kids coming from disrupted kindergarten experiences are way behind

Heather Miller, a first grade teacher in Austin, Texas, works with a small group of students in her classroom on reading skills. Credit: Jackie Mader/ The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers ...

A story about Eiken Grade 1 reading comprehension that starts with "Why?! "

Lately, when I'm reading Eiken Grade 1 long passages, I often think,it's starting to feel like I'm reading something that's ...
Psychology Today

Is Your Second Grader Ready for Second Grade?

Knowing whether or not a child is developmentally on track for literacy is hugely important. Study after study supports early intervention when children are not on track and a critical juncture is ...