See What’s in Store at The Reading Ranch in 2025
New Year, New Reading Skills
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As we kick off the new year here at The Reading Ranch, we’re excited to roll out programs designed to help young readers improve their skills and help parents like you support their literacy journeys. From hands-on activities that make learning fun to a brand-new class intended to help students improve their vocabulary and writing skills, we have so much to look forward to this year. Whether your little reader is just getting started or is working through specific challenges, The Reading Ranch is here to help! FAMILY LITERACY: USEFUL HANDS-ON METHODS PARENTS CAN IMPLEMENT AT HOME Our Family Literacy program provides parents with activities and methods to help their children develop their literacy skills and become more confident in their abilities. When the entire family gets involved, it can foster a love and passion for reading, encouraging multiple generations to fine-tune their reading and writing skills.
Gain activities they can work on at home to improve their reading skills. Develop stronger phonemic awareness and greater vocabulary and comprehension. Establish a reading routine at home that the entire family can participate in. Learn how to create discussions and questions around readings that encourage children to think critically about the context of stories.
Build a richer vocabulary by learning new words and their meanings in context. Practice using new vocabulary in complete sentences to improve sentence structure. Learn basic grammar concepts like parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives) and their correct usage. Apply grammar rules to create well- structured sentences and short paragraphs. Participate in fun writing prompts and activities to enhance their ability to write clearly and expressively.
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NEW GRAMMAR & WRITING PROGRAM: VOCABULARY ENHANCEMENT AND SENTENCE STRUCTURE Our new Grammar & Writing program will help students strengthen their vocabulary, improve sentence structure, and develop effective writing skills. This program focuses on expanding vocabulary through fun and engaging lessons, emphasizing grammar rules and writing techniques.
This program is ideal for students who want to strengthen their writing and grammar skills while becoming more confident in their expression. To learn more about our classes and curriculum or to register for Reading Ranch sessions, visit ReadingRanch.com .
Reading Red Flags Does Your Child Need Extra Help With Reading and Writing?
SPELLING STRUGGLES If your child is misspelling more words than not, especially words that are phonetically simple, it may be a sign they need help with phonics patterns and rules. Students who misspell words likely need help with sounding out words. They may write slowly, forget simple spelling rules, or mix up letters when they spell. They may also choose the wrong spelling of similar-sounding words like “sale” and “sail.” Recognizing early signs of reading and writing struggles can help your little learners develop their skills and become more confident readers. If your child struggles to read, contact us at The Reading Ranch to learn how we can turn reading and writing into exciting adventures!
Is your child struggling to keep up with their reading and writing? It’s not always easy to tell when your little learner may need extra support, but there are some telltale signs to watch for that may indicate they’re facing literacy challenges. From difficulties with spelling to a reluctance to read aloud, recognizing these early reading red flags can make a big difference. Here are some of the main signs that your child may need extra help to get on the road to reading. GUESSING WORDS Kids who frequently guess words instead of trying to sound them out are having trouble decoding — using their knowledge of letter- sound relationships and patterns to figure out new words. They may be trying to use
context clues or pictures to come up with an appropriate word instead of using their phonemic awareness. Some children can become very good guessers, so asking them questions about what they have read is necessary to see if they are guessing. AVOIDING READING Does your child often say they are too tired to read and write or don’t want to? Children struggling with reading and writing will typically try to avoid doing it. They may get frustrated or upset easily over the notion of reading or feel little interest in books or reading activities, even when they are fun. Kids who don’t like reading aloud, especially in front of others, may also be showing signs of reading difficulties.
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