Who this site is for
Busy parents who want short, repeatable reading routines that fit real life.
How to use these pages
Choose one 10-minute routine and put it on the calendar three days this week.
Keep materials simple—paper, pencil, and a book you already own.
When you want a clearer starting point, take the free Read Like Rocky assessment.
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Echo Reading: Read It Like Me
Does your child groan when you ask them to read out loud? Echo reading takes the pressure off. You read a sentence first, and your child reads the same…
Three Reads to Smooth Reading
Does your child read one slow word at a time? In this lesson your child practices a few tricky words, hears a short passage read smoothly, and then reads it…
Say It, Build It, Read It: Making Sight Words Stick
Does your child know a word one day and forget it the next? In this lesson your child hears a word, builds it from its sounds, and reads it back. Linking…
Why Does My Child Hate Reading Out Loud? Gentle Ways to Help at Home
You hand your child a book and say, "Read this page to me." Suddenly they need a drink of water. Or a snack. Or they slump on the couch and say, "I can't,"…
How Can I Build My Child's Vocabulary at Home? Simple Daily Habits That Help
You can build your child's vocabulary at home by talking with them often, reading aloud books that are a little above their own reading level, and…
Is My Child Behind in Reading? How to Tell and What Helps at Home
A child who seems "behind" in reading often needs a clearer picture of specific skills—like sounding out words, reading smoothly, or understanding what they…
From Dr. Nancy Barker, Ed.D.
These free pages are built by the team behind Read Like Rocky. Dr. Nancy has spent 49 years in education, specializing in deaf and hard-of-hearing teaching. She earned her Ed.D. from Pepperdine University in 2011 and previously mentored teachers as a school leader.
Take the free reading assessment from Read Like Rocky — it takes a few minutes and points you to a clear next step.
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The activities here are general reading practice for families. They are not a diagnosis or a substitute for advice from a qualified professional. If you have concerns about a learning difference, vision, hearing, speech, attention, or anxiety, please talk with your pediatrician or a school specialist.