What reading skills should a child have? It depends on the child’s age and other factors. We came across a great article that shows the basic reading skills a child can be expected to demonstrate at various ages.
Keep in mind that every child learns at a different rate, and these are general guidelines. If a child is behind on three or more skills, it might be time to do an assessment to find out if the child needs a different type of reading instruction.
Check out the article “Reading Skills: What to Expect at Different Ages” by Amanda Morin on Understood.org.
