{"id":5322,"date":"2025-08-27T19:13:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T19:13:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/?p=5322"},"modified":"2025-09-09T20:19:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T20:19:31","slug":"is-my-kid-reading-okay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/is-my-kid-reading-okay\/","title":{"rendered":"Is My Kid Reading Okay? What Teachers Are Watching For This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<meta property=\"title\" content=\"Is My Kid Reading Okay? What Teachers Are Watching For This Year\">\n\n\n\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Is My Kid Reading Okay? What Teachers Are Watching For This Year\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Is My Kid Reading Okay? What Teachers Are Watching For This Year\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover essential first grade reading skills and how phonics, phonemic awareness, and reading apps for kids like Epic can help your child grow into a confident reader.\">\n\n\n\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Discover essential first grade reading skills and how phonics, phonemic awareness, and reading apps for kids like Epic can help your child grow into a confident reader.\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"Discover essential first grade reading skills and how phonics, phonemic awareness, and reading apps for kids like Epic can help your child grow into a confident reader.\">\n\n\n\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/is-my-kid-reading-okay-reading-apps-for-kids.png\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"twitter:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/is-my-kid-reading-okay-reading-apps-for-kids.png\">\n\n\n\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/is-my-kid-reading-okay\/\">\n\n\n\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/is-my-kid-reading-okay\/\">\n\n\n\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\">\n\n\n\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Epic\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Epic\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"keywords\" content=\"reading readiness tips, Is my kid reading okay, First grade reading skills, Reading tips for parents, Reading apps for kids\">\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Helping your child stay on track with reading is easier than you think\u2014with a little help from Epic.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new school year just started\u2014and for many teachers, the first question they\u2019re asking is: Is this child on track with reading, and what reading readiness tips can help if they\u2019re not? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a big question. And the truth is, a lot of kids are entering classrooms already behind. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nemours.org\/content\/dam\/nemours\/nemours-org\/en\/documents\/NCRBS-harris-poll-executive-summary.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"recent surveys (opens in a new tab)\">recent surveys<\/a>, only about <strong>half of kindergarten students<\/strong> are meeting kindergarten reading levels. And in first grade, the two areas where teachers see the most struggle? <strong>Phonics and decoding<\/strong> (61%) and <strong>phonological awareness<\/strong> (58%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what exactly does that mean\u2014and how can families help without turning the living room into a classroom?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s break it down together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/collection\/504077\/early-readers\" style=\"background-color:#0a96e6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> Explore Epic\u2019s Early Readers <\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-core-first-grade-reading-skills-that-really-matter-yes-even-rhyming-cat-with-hat\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Core First Grade Reading Skills That Really Matter (Yes, Even Rhyming \u201cCat\u201d With \u201cHat\u201d)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not a teacher, identifying when your child needs <em>phonemic awareness<\/em> <em>help <\/em>and <em>decoding exercises<\/em> might sound&#8230;well, a little intimidating. But here\u2019s the good news: You don\u2019t need an education degree to understand what teachers are looking for and the basics of how to teach phonics to your kid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most educators now lean on something called the <em>Science of Reading<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/is-your-kid-learning-to-read-how-to-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">an evidence-based approach<\/a> reading apps for kids (like Epic!) are built around:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Phonemic Awareness<\/strong>: Can kids <em>hear<\/em> and <em>play with<\/em> sounds? (Think: rhyming \u201cdog\u201d with \u201cfrog\u201d during a silly car ride.)<\/li><li><strong>Phonics<\/strong>: Are they connecting letters and sounds to read words? Like seeing \u201cm-a-p\u201d and saying \u201cmap!\u201d<\/li><li><strong>Fluency<\/strong>: Can they read simple sentences smoothly? (This is where Epic\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/collection\/42665\/read-to-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><em>Read-To-Me<\/em> books <\/a>&nbsp;shine\u2014kids hear real humans read aloud, modeling the rhythm of fluent reading.)<\/li><li><strong>Vocabulary<\/strong>: Are they picking up new words in context? On Epic, kids can tap any tricky word to see a definition using <em>Dictionary Lookup<\/em>. (It\u2019s like having a built-in helper!)<\/li><li><strong>Comprehension<\/strong>: Do they actually <em>understand<\/em> what they read? That\u2019s why many Epic books include fun quizzes at the end\u2014to check understanding in a low-pressure way.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the building blocks of reading success. And the great part? They show up everywhere\u2014in reading books for beginners, bedtime stories, snack-time rhymes and spontaneous spelling bees in the backseat.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/collection\/42665\/read-to-me\" style=\"background-color:#0a96e6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> Try Read-To-Me Books for First Graders<\/strong> <\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"inside-the-classroom-what-first-grade-reading-skills-teachers-are-looking-for\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Inside the Classroom: What First Grade Reading Skills Teachers Are Looking For<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine this: A group of first graders is reading short nonfiction books for kids about baby pandas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what their teacher might be watching for (and are good reading tips for parents):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Can they hear and clap the syllables in a word like <em>\u201celephant\u201d<\/em>?<\/li><li>Do they recognize sight words like <em>\u201cthe<\/em>,&#8221; \u201c<em>said<\/em>\u201d&nbsp; or <em>\u201cbaby\u201d<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/collection\/29770654\/leveled-readers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">in leveled readers<\/a>?<\/li><li>Can they decode a sentence like \u201cThe cub runs\u201d without guessing?<\/li><li>Are they excited to retell what happened to the baby panda in the story?<\/li><li>And our personal favorite: Do they ask for more books and fun reading activities\u2014especially when familiar faces like Elmo or Pete the Cat show up?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s how teachers know: this reader is growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"reading-tips-for-parents-what-you-can-do-at-home-no-flashcards-required\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reading Tips For Parents. What You Can Do at Home (No Flashcards Required)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to recreate a classroom at home. But a few small habits can go a long way. Here\u2019s what we suggest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Read together for 10\u201320 minutes a day.<\/strong> Reading apps for kids make this easy with a library of books to choose from. For example, Epic has tons of great starter titles, from ebooks for kids to engaging audio books for kids that model the proper reading skills. These are perfect if you\u2019ve ever wondered, \u201c<em>How do I help my kid read with more confidence?<\/em>\u201d.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-erin-and-her-new-pet-the-sounds-of-short-e\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/34179917\/erin-and-her-new-pet-the-sounds-of-short-e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">1. Erin and Her New Pet: The Sounds of Short E<\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/34179917\/erin-and-her-new-pet-the-sounds-of-short-e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1081\" height=\"1363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Erin-and-Her-New-Pet_-The-Sound-of-short-E.png\" alt=\"Cover of Erin and Her New Pet showing short E phonics sounds for preschoolers and kindergarten reading levels.\" class=\"wp-image-5342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Erin-and-Her-New-Pet_-The-Sound-of-short-E.png 1081w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Erin-and-Her-New-Pet_-The-Sound-of-short-E-800x1009.png 800w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Erin-and-Her-New-Pet_-The-Sound-of-short-E-320x403.png 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Erin-and-Her-New-Pet_-The-Sound-of-short-E-560x706.png 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1081px) 100vw, 1081px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 id=\"author-joanne-meier\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Author:&nbsp; Joanne Meier <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"illustrator-bob-ostrom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Illustrator:&nbsp;Bob Ostrom<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> Read time:&nbsp;<strong>5-20 mins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn about the sound of the short E, as Erin and her new puppy Penny explore the neighborhood. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-fran-and-fay-a-bird-the-sound-of-f\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/34188805\/fran-and-fay-a-bird-the-sound-of-f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">2. <strong>Fran and Fay a Bird: The Sound of F<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/34188805\/fran-and-fay-a-bird-the-sound-of-f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1081\" height=\"1363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fran-and-Fay-Find-a-Bird_-The-Sound-of-F.png\" alt=\"Fran and Fay learning the F sound in a phonics-based book, ideal for early literacy and reading for preschoolers.\" class=\"wp-image-5341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fran-and-Fay-Find-a-Bird_-The-Sound-of-F.png 1081w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fran-and-Fay-Find-a-Bird_-The-Sound-of-F-800x1009.png 800w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fran-and-Fay-Find-a-Bird_-The-Sound-of-F-320x403.png 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fran-and-Fay-Find-a-Bird_-The-Sound-of-F-560x706.png 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1081px) 100vw, 1081px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 id=\"author-joanne-meier-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Author: Joanne Meier <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"illustrator-bob-ostrom-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Illustrator:&nbsp;Bob Ostrom<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> Read time:&nbsp;<strong>5-20 mins<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn about the sound of the letter F, as five-year-old friends Fran and Fay ask Dr. Fem to help them fix an injured bird&#8217;s wing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-max-and-the-mail-the-sound-of-m\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/34239911\/max-and-the-mail-the-sound-of-m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">3. Max and the Mail: The Sound of M<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/34239911\/max-and-the-mail-the-sound-of-m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1081\" height=\"1363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Max-and-the-Mail_-The-Sound-of-M.png\" alt=\"Max and the Mail cover, teaching the M sound to kids, supporting phonemic awareness and reading readiness.\" class=\"wp-image-5340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Max-and-the-Mail_-The-Sound-of-M.png 1081w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Max-and-the-Mail_-The-Sound-of-M-800x1009.png 800w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Max-and-the-Mail_-The-Sound-of-M-320x403.png 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Max-and-the-Mail_-The-Sound-of-M-560x706.png 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1081px) 100vw, 1081px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 id=\"author-joanne-meier-3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Author:&nbsp;Joanne Meier <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"illustrator-bob-ostrom-3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Illustrator:&nbsp; Bob Ostrom  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> Read time:&nbsp;<strong>5-20 mins<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn about the sound of the letter M, as Max receives a book about the moon in the mail and reads it with his mother.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Make it playful.<\/strong> Ask questions like, \u201cWhat rhymes with \u2018fish\u2019?\u201d or \u201cWhat sound does \u2018penguin\u2019 start with?\u201d <\/li><li><strong>Let them lead.<\/strong> If your child wants to read <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"\u201cMeet a Baby Hippo\u201d (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/65129\" target=\"_blank\">\u201c<em>Meet a Baby Hippo<\/em>\u201d<\/a> for the fifth night in a row, treat it like one of your nightly bedtime stories to read\u2014repetition builds confidence.<\/li><li><strong>Talk about the story.<\/strong> After reading, ask: \u201cWhy was the baby koala scared? What helped it feel better?\u201d<br><br>These simple conversations help develop comprehension\u2014and show your child that you\u2019re listening.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/93426214\/cat-ninja-level-1-cat-ninja-gets-ready\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/rising-readers-cat-ninja-phonics-book.png\" alt=\"Cat Ninja phonics book for preschoolers, teaching letters and sounds, enhancing early literacy and reading confidence.\" class=\"wp-image-5339\" width=\"222\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/rising-readers-cat-ninja-phonics-book.png 1081w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/rising-readers-cat-ninja-phonics-book-800x1009.png 800w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/rising-readers-cat-ninja-phonics-book-320x403.png 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/rising-readers-cat-ninja-phonics-book-560x706.png 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 222px) 100vw, 222px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">You can also check out the new <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/originals-series\/74e6f0c0-221c-4b6a-bd96-d3a6b53c825d\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Rising Readers series<\/strong><\/a>\u2014it\u2019s full of fun stories starring familiar Epic Originals characters your child already loves, like Cat Ninja, Kitten Ninja and Kitty and Dragon.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"questions-to-ask-your-childs-teacher\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Questions to Ask Your Child\u2019s Teacher<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you asking yourself: <em>is my child reading okay <\/em>or even, <em>is my child behind in reading<\/em>? Teachers are your best allies, and strong parent teacher collaboration reading can make all the difference. Here are a few questions for teacher reading progress that can open up a great conversation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u201cWhich reading skills are most important for my child right now?\u201d<\/li><li>\u201cAre they having any trouble with phonics or comprehension?\u201d<\/li><li>\u201cDo you recommend any books we can read together at home?\u201d<\/li><li>\u201cWhat signs should I look for to know they\u2019re making progress?\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These aren\u2019t just school-year questions\u2014they\u2019re partnership builders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"growing-a-reader-together\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Growing a Reader, Together<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the truth: You don\u2019t have to be a teacher to use reading readiness tips that help your child become a reader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You just have to show up\u2014with a book, a question, and a little curiosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That first story about a baby penguin? Or a goofy rhyme about Big Bird\u2019s favorite snacks? That might be the spark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let your child giggle through the Read-To-Me version on one of the best educational apps for kids. Let them point out the word <em>\u201ccub\u201d<\/em> five times in a row. Let them guess what happens next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s how readers grow\u2014one joyful page at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/plans\" style=\"background-color:#0a96e6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Started Today &amp; Save 25%*<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">*Save 25% on an annual subscription. 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