When My Reader Gets Stuck – Build Your Reading Tool Belt

When your reader gets stuck, you don't have to give them the word right away.

This practical guide gives you simple, parent-friendly language and strategies to help your child work through tricky words while keeping the thinking with them.

Inside you'll find:

• Simple prompts you can use when your child gets stuck
• Additional ways to support them when they need a little more help
• Guidance on giving your child time to think
• Parent-friendly language you can adapt to your own conversations
• A quick-reference Reading Tool Belt at a Glance page to keep nearby

You don't have to use every prompt or say everything exactly as written. Choose the tool that fits the moment and give your child the support they need to keep thinking and working.

This guide is a natural companion to the When My Reader Gets Stuck printable bookmark, giving you more language and strategies to add to your reading tool belt.

Digital PDF • 7 pages