A former teacher and a literacy expert team up to compile a list of products and tips to help teach kids to read.

New York's youngest students may soon see a renewed focus on phonics, as the pendulum in the age-old debate over how to teach reading swings toward the so-called "science of reading." Gov. Kathy ...

Phonics doesn’t have to be dry drills—it can be a joyful, hands-on adventure for preschoolers and kindergarteners. By blending movement, touch, sound, and play, teachers and parents can help children ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kindergarten students Gabby Kim, left, and Ellie Such answer questions on a literacy lesson during Julie Celestial's kindergarten ...

Reading enjoyment is at its lowest level for two decades, according to the National Literacy Trust’s annual survey. This ...

Can you spell deja vu? The battle over the best way to teach children how to read has re-erupted in the California Legislature, as dueling factions haggle over a bill that would mandate a ...

To the editor: English is a phonetic language, so as soon as children learn letters and sounds, they can start to write simple messages. Most people go on to write well enough for practical purposes, ...

At a minimum, schools should teach children to read. But for years California’s elementary schools have been failing many of them. The results are so obvious even those who struggle to read can see ...

To the editor: In 1970, I was a student teacher and then a second-grade teacher in New York. I later became a learning and reading specialist and taught the teachers. Throughout my training, I learned ...

We know that many children are failing to learn to read in our nation’s classrooms. So it’s tempting to hope that tutoring by artificial intelligence could provide a solution. But how close are we to ...

California took a big step toward overhauling its reading curriculum last week when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill pushing for phonics-based instruction in elementary and middle school classrooms.

From CVC word games to interactive phonics apps, playful learning is helping children build the foundations for reading and spelling. These resources turn letter-sound practice into engaging ...