The Raising Readers Program

A quick message to parents who feel like something’s off with their child’s reading progress…

Maybe your child guesses words, skips over them, or gets frustrated when they’re asked to read aloud.
You’ve tried to be patient.
You’ve trusted the school’s process.
But deep down, something doesn’t feel right.

🔍 You’re not imagining it.

Far too many kids are being asked to read books that are way above their level—without being taught how to decode new words.

The bigger issue?

There’s still no consensus in many schools on how to teach reading—even though decades of research support a structured, explicit approach grounded in the science of reading.

🧠 Reading is not a guessing game.

It’s a skill that can—and should—be taught with clear phonics instruction and consistent practice.

If your child is in Kindergarten through 2nd grade, one of the best things you can do this week is:

➡️ Take inventory of their reading progress.

Start with a simple phonics assessment to figure out which sounds they’ve mastered and where they may need more support.

Reading should feel empowering—not frustrating.
And it starts with knowing where your child truly is.

If you want a tool to support that process or just need help knowing what to look for, I’m happy to share resources. Just reach out. 💛

A few days ago, I told you all reading DOES NOT happen by osmosis. And my dear friend asked a great question: Why not?

I decided to post a more detailed blog to answer that question:https://www.rebeccaguillory.com/blog-raising-readers/why-learning-to-read-doesnt-happen-automatically

The blog gives you details about: the process of learning to read, the role of the brain in reading, the skills required before reading, and the importance of explicit instruction.

I love questions, so feel free to DM me any that come up for you- especially if you have a child who's currently learning how to read.