When we think of kids, we don’t picture a bunch studying silently in their rooms. We can only picture them playing and enjoying themselves. Playing is an in-born trait of kids, as they love to have fun.
Who doesn’t?
But, some kids struggle with reading and studying. There are several reasons why some children struggle with reading, and it’s important to identify and address these challenges early on. In this article, we have mentioned some common reasons why children may struggle with reading and some strategies that can help.
Difficulty with phonemic awareness
Phonemic awareness refers to hearing, identifying, and manipulating individual sounds in words. Unfortunately, many kids have such conditions, making it difficult for them to spell out sounding words or recognize patterns in words. One strategy to help children improve their phonemic awareness is to use fun games and activities that involve rhyming, blending, and segmenting sounds.
As parents and guardians, you should be able to identify the games loved by your kids the most and use them to help them read.
Limited vocabulary
Children with limited vocabulary may struggle with reading comprehension because they don’t understand the words they’re reading. Why should they read when they don’t seem fun and can’t understand a thing?
However, to help children build their vocabulary, parents and teachers can read aloud to them and encourage them to read independently and discuss the meanings of unfamiliar words.
Difficulty with fluency
Fluency has defined as the ability to read accurately, quickly, and with expression. Children who struggle with fluency may read slowly, stumble over words, and have difficulty understanding what they’re reading. To help children improve their fluency, parents, and teachers can encourage them to practice reading aloud and provide them with opportunities to read books at their reading level.
Lack of motivation
In order to do anything, children need motivation. Instead, they see it as a game to finish the assigned task. To help children become motivated to read, parents and teachers can provide them with books or other reading materials that match their interests and encourage them to read for pleasure. It’s also essential to provide positive feedback and praise for their efforts.
Poor decoding skills
Decoding is the ability to use letter-sound relationships to read words. Unfortunately, children are often born with poor decoding skills, which hampers their ability to read and write. As parents and teachers, it is their responsibility to ensure that the kids are having fun while reading and also learning something new in the entire process.