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"I am a National Board Certified Teacher with a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, trained in Orton-Gillingham."
Do you know that right now nearly two thirds of elementary students in our
country are reading below grade level? If you have a kindergartner or first
grader, that statistic is terrifying.
Kindergarten and first grade are the most critical years for building
foundational reading skills. Once a child falls behind in reading, catching
up is harder every single year, whether they are in a traditional classroom
or learning at home.
I am Nancy Joyce and I have been an educator for 36 years. This is why I
have created Reading Help 911.com. I have created a user friendly web
site for parents and homeschool educators with simple step by step tools
including assessment guides, video explanations, reading benchmarks, a
progress tracker, printable sheets, book recommendations and so much
more all designed to make sure your early reader masters every crucial
benchmark in Kindergarten and first grade.
You should not wait for a report card to find out if your child is on track.
Get these easy to use tools—right now at readinghelp911.com to make
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How ReadingHelp911 Works
Get clear guidance, track progress, and confidently support your child's reading journey.
Assess
Download our free reading checklist and benchmarks to discover which skills your child has mastered and which skills need support.
Track Progress
Use the Reading Year Roadmap to understand what comes next and monitor your child's growth throughout the year.
Support Success
Access expert resources, activities, and strategies that help build strong reading foundations and confidence at home.
Start Your Child's Reading Journey Today
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Get Free Look Kindergarten Benchmark #1Who This Is For
ReadingHelp911 was created for parents who want to better understand their child's reading development and feel confident supporting reading at home.
Kindergarten Parents
You want to know if your child is developing the early literacy skills needed for reading success and school readiness.
Parents of Beginning Readers
Your child is learning to read, and you're looking for simple, effective ways to support reading growth at home.
Concerned Parents
You're wondering whether your child is on track and want clear, trusted information instead of confusing online advice.
Parents Tracking Progress
You want benchmarks, checklists, and tools that help you monitor reading growth throughout the school year.
Families Supporting Learning at Home
You believe parents play an important role in literacy development and want practical activities that fit into everyday life.
Parents Who Want Confidence
You want to stop guessing and gain confidence knowing exactly what reading skills your child needs next.
AI Reading & Literacy Tools for Parents
Frequently Asked Questions
“In kindergarten, children should be mastering letter names, recognizing basic letter sounds (phonics), and beginning to blend those sounds into simple words. If your child is struggling to identify letters or isn’t showing interest in ‘playing’ with sounds, it’s a great time to introduce foundational tools like our Reading Success Bundle.”
“Absolutely. You don’t need a teaching degree to build literacy. Success comes from consistent, parent-led activities like phonemic awareness games and daily reading. Our Reading Toolkit is designed specifically to give non-trained parents the exact video guidance and testing tools needed to bridge the gap between home and school.”
“This is often called the ‘Third Grade Wall.’ Before third grade, children are ‘learning to read.’ After third grade, they are ‘reading to learn.’ Missing early fundamentals in kindergarten and first grade can make future subjects like science and social studies much harder. Early intervention now ensures they stay on track for long-term academic success.”
“I don’t know if my child is behind.”
“The school report doesn’t make sense.”
“I’m scared my child will struggle forever.”
“I don’t know what to practice at home.
You’re not alone — and you’re in the right place.
Kindergarten Reading Year
Aug–Sept: Letter sounds
Oct–Nov: Blending
Dec–Jan: CVC words
Feb–Mar: Sight words
Apr–May: Fluency
First Grade Reading Year
Aug–Sept: Review sounds
Oct–Dec: Digraphs & blends
Jan–Feb: Long vowels
Mar–Apr: Fluency
May: Comprehension
Why Tracking Matters
Reading skills build fast
Gaps widen quickly
Weekly checks prevent falling behind
Tracking gives parents confidence and clarity
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What Parents Are Saying
Helping families build confident readers through expert guidance and practical resources.
"Before finding ReadingHelp911, I worried every day that my son was falling behind in reading. The Reading Year Roadmap showed me exactly what skills he needed and how I could support him at home. Today he reads on his own, enjoys books, and has so much more confidence. The peace of mind this gave our family has been priceless."
Parent of a First Grader
"The reading checklist helped me understand exactly which skills my daughter had mastered and which ones needed more support."
Sarah M.Parent of a Kindergartener
"Karen explains reading development in a way parents can actually understand. Everything is practical and easy to follow."
Jennifer R.Parent of a First Grader
"These resources gave me confidence and helped me support my child without feeling overwhelmed."
Michael D.Parent
About me
I am an Early Childhood Educator with 36 years' experience in both private and public schools.
- Kent State University – Masters in Early Childhood
- National Board Certification in Early Chilhood
- Orton Gillingham Certified
- Reading/Writing Workshop Columbia University
- Adjunct Professor – Ashland University
- Adjunct Professor – Kent State University
Decodable Book Suggestions for K & First Grade
Decodable books align with the Science of Reading by supporting structured, explicit instruction, ensuring students reinforce phonics concepts they have systematically been taught.
Read Aloud Books
Reading aloud to your child helps develop strong listening and language skills and helps build a stronger parent child relationship.
This is a great story for children who worry. Wemberly can not stop worrying about going to school. When the time comes to go to school though Wemberly realizes how much fun she is having.
This fun chidren’s classic story is about a little girl and her teddy bear Cordory. When Cordory gets locked up in the laundromat all night he embarks on an exciting adventure, trying to find his owner.
Alexander is having the worst day of his life. This story is very humorous to the reader but is also a good discussion book to help children realize that everyone has a bad day now and then but we can overcome these obstacles.
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