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10 Strategies for Helping a Struggling Reader <\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Seeing your child struggle with reading can feel disheartening at times, but there are numerous strategies and resources that can help.  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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By ABCmouse Editors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reviewed by Dr. Nika Fabienke<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why Do Some Readers Struggle? <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Recognize a Struggling Reader<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 Strategies for Helping a Struggling Reader <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reading Activities to Try with Struggling Readers <\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Do Some Readers Struggle?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a parent, you have a front-row seat to your child\u2019s education, including the development of essential reading skills. Children develop these skills at varying rates<\/strong>, and some children may seem to be struggling readers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There can be various reasons why some children struggle with reading. Keep in mind that each child is unique, and the underlying causes of reading difficulties can vary from one individual to another.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ability to read is built on several layers of learning<\/strong>, such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n