by Gabby Alderman | Jan 19, 2026 | Comprehension
The start of a new year often brings a moment of pause for parents. You’ve seen your child read out loud. They sound fluent. They get through the page. So why does homework still take so long? Why are book reports so difficult? Why do they forget what they just read?...
by Gabby Alderman | Jan 5, 2024 | Comprehension
Hmmmmmmm……. I know you think you understand what you thought I said, but I’m not sure that what you heard is what I actually meant! Have you ever been on either end of this scenario? It is frustrating for both parties. Language comprehension is essential for one to...
by Stephen McCrocklin | Jan 16, 2020 | Comprehension, Reading
Does your child struggle to understand what they read sometimes? There are several skills you can work on with your child at home to improve their reading comprehension. 1) Ask Questions Avoid questions that are direct recall and instead ask questions like “what do...
by Stephen McCrocklin | Apr 22, 2019 | Assessment, books, Child Development, Comprehension, Dyslexia, Events, Fluency, Langsford, Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Reading, Research, Spelling, Tests, Vocabulary, Writing
Have you ever been a bit confused when interpreting educational tests? What are the best practices? In a recent presentation, Stephen McCrocklin, Langsford’s Executive Director, gave an overview of several educational evaluations that are commonly used by...
by Stephen McCrocklin | Jan 17, 2019 | Comprehension
Get your kids really thinking about what they read with these 5 questions— Answers can’t just be “yes or no”! 1. If you could give the book another title, what would it be? 2. Which characters would you like to meet in real life? 3. What do you wish was different...
by Stephen McCrocklin | Jan 10, 2019 | Comprehension
As children get older, it becomes increasingly important that they know how to make inferences and draw conclusions. Luckily, there are many great ways to practice these skills and have fun at the same time! Here are some of our favorites. 1. Play 20 Questions Most of...
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