Is My Child Learning to Read at School—or Do I Need to Help at Home?

Elementary school is where children formally learn to read. Classrooms have reading blocks, teachers are trained in literacy instruction, and curricula are aligned with state standards. So when a child struggles with reading—or doesn’t seem confident or interested—many parents quietly ask themsel...

Gabriel Pantoja, Ph.D

December 16, 2025 • 6 min read

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