If your child is approaching third grade—or struggling through it—you may have heard teachers mention the "third grade reading cliff." Maybe you've noticed your previously confident reader suddenly feeling overwhelmed by schoolwork, or homework is taking twice as long as it should. You’re not imagining it—this year really is harder. Here's what every St. Louis parent needs to know: third...[ read more ]

Is my child truly struggling with reading, or are they simply developing at their own pace? Why does my child get so frustrated every time we try to read together? The teacher says everything’s fine, but something still feels off -- should I trust my gut? My child is smart in other areas, so why is reading so hard for...[ read more ]

Is your child a reluctant reader? Does he or she dislike reading? Have they always struggled with reading – perhaps it just never really “caught on”? Are you concerned they are falling behind or may be unprepared for future grades as the schoolwork (and the reading assignments) get more challenging? If so, Fit Learning can help get your reluctant reader...[ read more ]

Do you have an older learner struggling to learn how to read? Or a learner who can read but not smoothly or confidently — or who dreads every second of it? Perhaps you’ve heard about the effectiveness of Science of Reading methods (such as phonics) but figured they were just for young kids just starting to read. You may have...[ read more ]