About this episode
Beth breaks down the meaning behind report card feedback and provides actionable advice for parents.
Episode 88: In this episode, Beth breaks down one of the most anxiety inducing moments for parents: getting a report card or teacher feedback that says your child is struggling with reading, but not really explaining why. She walks through what vague report card language actually means, the five questions every parent should ask their child's teacher, and simple at-home checks you can do right now to figure out exactly where your child is and how to help. * What "declining" really means on a report card (hint: it's not what most parents think) * Why report cards in K–2 are broad skill buckets, and how to get more specific information * What to do if your child's teacher says they should "get tested" * The five questions to ask your child's teacher for real clarity * How to do a simple at-home reading and writing check in under 10 minutes * Why writing reveals what reading can hide * What phonemic awareness and blending actually look like and how to spot gaps Topics science of reading · phonemic awareness · phonics · early literacy · report cards · reading struggles · parent advocacy · blending · structured literacy · kindergarten · first grade Links Mentioned Kindergarten Ready…
People in this episode
Host: Beth Gaskill
Topics covered
- science of reading
- phonemic awareness
- phonics
- early literacy
- report cards
- reading struggles
- parent advocacy
Keywords
- report card
- reading
- teacher feedback
- parent questions
- literacy checks
- phonemic awareness
- blending
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Big City Readers
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