Teaching a child to read is all about “decoding,” a fundamental skill in which readers sound out unfamiliar words. While it may seem like a fancy educational term — and some parents will hear it a ...

TODAY’S WORD — DECIPHER (DECIPHER: dih-SIFE-er: To read; interpret; decode.) Average mark 36 words Time limit 45 minutes Can you find 45 or more words in DECIPHER? The list will be published Monday.

The seemingly simple task of reading is anything but simple. The moment our eyes fall on a word, a complex set of processes -- physical, neurological, and cognitive -- is set in motion, enabling us to ...

Reading comprehension is crucial for success in school and society but can be difficult for children initially. Decodable texts are widely believed to help by focusing on taught letter-sound ...