Grades K through 3 are so crucial when it comes to mastering the foundational skills for reading. The Big 5 Literacy skills (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension) build upon each other to give your child the best success when learning how to read. Mastery in these five areas (plus writing and oral language) give your child the best chance of succeeding once they get to middle and high school. Learning how to read, write and comprehend do not come naturally to all children but engaging in interventions early on give students the best chance. I have seen amazing things happen during on-going 1:1 or small group extra tutoring.