Learning to read and understanding what is being read are common problems for many students. It is common for struggling readers to also have difficulties with writing and spelling in addition to reading difficulties. Poor reading skills can be the cause of low grades, anxiety, and frustration. Receive RITES Tutors' Top Reading Tips Subscribe Are you seeing these signs in your … [Read more...]
Tips for Helping Your Child Become a Better Reader
How Do I Help My Child Improve Reading Skills? "How can I help my child in school?" is a common question asked by parents. Over the years, I have come up with several ways that a parent can support their child’s learning without becoming part of homework or starting an argument. In this blog, I am sharing several ways to help your child improve reading skills through books, TV, and sports. … [Read more...]
Free Parent Workshop: How to Help Your Child Become a Fluent, Confident Reader
Join Rhode Island Tutorial and Sarah K. Blodgett on July 12th at 6:30 p.m. at Books On The Square to Learn How to Help Your Child Learn to Read Description Did you know it takes our children 2-3 times longer to learn to read compared to most other countries because of the complexity of our writing system? In fact, 50% of our language is of foreign origin making it one of the most unpredictable … [Read more...]
Free Teacher Workshop: How to Help Your Students Become Fluent, Confident Readers
How to Help Your Struggling Students Become Fluent, Confident Readers Join us for this first teacher workshop focusing on struggling readers in our summer teacher workshop series. Date: Thursday, July 12th 2:00-3:30 (National Summer Learning Day) Location: RITES Learning Center 334 East Avenue Pawtucket, Rhode Island Description Did you know it takes our students 2-3 times longer to learn … [Read more...]
Sarah K. Blodgett and Her Incredible ‘Noah Text’ Books Return to RITES!
Author Sarah Blodgett Visits RITES Sarah K. Blodgett, the creator of Noah Text, returns to RITES this year to introduce and generously gift us with copies of her new book. Sarah created this typeface to assist struggling students with their reading. She has partnered with Rhode Island author, Tom Kiernan, who wrote the "Mad Dash" and she has re-written his book in Noah … [Read more...]