The series includes 10 infographics covering different parts of your child’s reading journey, from understanding reading progress to practicing literacy skills at home. Each infographic has its own resource page with additional information about the topic and a downloadable copy you can keep for reference. You can explore each topic individually or download the complete family guide below.
The Reading Journey: How Literacy Skills Develop
Reading involves more than recognizing words. See how spoken and written language work together and how five essential reading skills support your child’s literacy development.
How Schools Track and Support Reading Progress
Schools use screening assessments and progress monitoring to identify students who may need extra reading support. Find out how these assessments work and how schools use the results to guide instruction.
Monitoring Your Child’s Reading Progress and Goals
Understanding your child’s reading progress can help you see which skills they’ve mastered and where additional support may be needed. Learn how to review assessment results with teachers, set SMART literacy goals, and monitor progress.
How to Practice Reading at Home
Supporting your child during reading activities doesn’t mean having all the answers. Five simple steps can help you notice challenges, offer encouragement, and share what you’re seeing with their teacher.
Supporting Your Child’s Reading at Home: Everyday Literacy Activities
From playing with sounds in words to talking about books, everyday activities can help children practice important literacy skills. Find simple ways to support phonological awareness, decoding, and comprehension at home.
Everyday Ways to Practice Reading on the Go
A trip to the grocery store, a car ride, or a visit to the library can offer opportunities to practice reading and language skills. See how everyday outings can help children recognize letters, play with sounds, and build vocabulary.
What Good Reading Intervention Looks Like
When your child needs additional reading support, it’s important to understand what effective intervention involves. Find out what to expect from targeted instruction, how progress should be monitored, and when adjustments may be needed.
How to Spot Ineffective Reading Instruction
Some reading strategies may seem helpful but don’t build the skills children need. Understand what to look for in instruction that teaches decoding, sight words, and spelling, and which approaches may be less effective.
Partnering With Your Child’s School to Support Reading Success
What you notice about your child’s reading at home can provide valuable information to their teachers. Find out what to share, which questions to ask, and how regular communication can help you work together to support reading progress.
Signs Your Child May Need Reading Support
Difficulty sounding out words, frustration with reading, or stalled progress may indicate that your child needs additional help. Recognize possible warning signs and understand what to ask the school when concerns arise.
Download the Complete Guide
Prefer to have everything in one place? Download the complete Route to Reading: Helping You Navigate Your Child’s Literacy Journey guide, which brings together all 10 infographics in one PDF, along with additional information on reading development, assessments, effective instruction, and ways to support your child at home. It also includes a literacy glossary for easy reference.
