--- title: Worthington Christian School Parent Blog | Early Literacy description: Early Literacy | Navigating your child's education is more than just the three R's. Here you'll find trends, resources, and perspectives on issues facing today's students who are preparing for kindergarten, college, and the grades in between. --- - [VISIT WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WEBSITE](https://www.worthingtonchristian.com/) - [![WC Logo](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Light%20Backgrounds.png) ![WC Logo](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Dark%20Backgrounds.png) ![WC Logo](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Light%20Backgrounds.png)](https://www.worthingtonchristian.com/) [![DOWNLOAD VIEWBOOK](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5627441/c9015685-d41c-4099-a319-5e3b3dacf482.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5627441/c9015685-d41c-4099-a319-5e3b3dacf482) - [Ages 3-K Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k) - [Grades 1-5 Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5) - [Grades 6-8 Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades6-8) - [Grades 9-12 Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12) ## Navigating Your Child's Education: Grades 1-5 ###### 7 min read ## [Demystifying Dyslexia](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/demystifying-dyslexia) By [Blythe Wood](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/author/blythe-wood) on Sep 7, 2022 8:00 PM [![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/Dyslexia%20Image.jpg)](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/demystifying-dyslexia) Perhaps you’ve noticed your Kindergartener or first-grader reverse letters and numbers as they write. Maybe you’ve heard your second or third grader consistently struggle to read out loud. Or it may be that you’ve witnessed your elementary schooler face difficulties in reading fluency, spelling, or getting their thoughts out on a page. Which of these are “normal” parts of learning to read and which signs indicate a child may need additional help? What do parents need to know about the reading process and what should they do if they suspect their child is experiencing atypical reading challenges?  Topics: [Early Literacy](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/topic/early-literacy) [Reading](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/topic/reading) [Elementary School](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/topic/elementary-school) [Dyslexia](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/topic/dyslexia) [Continue Reading](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/demystifying-dyslexia) ###### 2 min read ## [The Power and Purpose of Picture Book Illustrations](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/the-power-and-purpose-of-illustrations) By [Tim Bowers](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/author/tim-bowers) on Oct 1, 2019 7:00 PM [![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/Blog%20Feature%20Images/Unsaved%20Preview%20Document.png)](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/the-power-and-purpose-of-illustrations) Most of us are familiar with the adage “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Images can carry depth and complexity, especially for young minds. Topics: [Early Literacy](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/topic/early-literacy) [Reading](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/topic/reading) [Elementary School](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/topic/elementary-school) [Art](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/topic/art) [Continue Reading](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/the-power-and-purpose-of-illustrations) [All posts](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/all) ### Featured ### SUBSCRIBE TO RECEIVE MORE HELPFUL ARTICLES FOR NAVIGATING YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION ![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Dark%20Backgrounds.png) Worthington Christian School is Columbus, Ohio's leader in K-12 grade Christian education. - BLOG MENU - [Navigating Ages 3-K](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k) - [Navigating Grades 1-5](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5) - [Navigating Grades 6-8](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades6-8) - [Navigating Grades 9-12](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12) ###### Contact Us 614-431-8215 [info@worthingtonchristian.com](mailto:info@worthingtonchristian.com) 6675 Worthington-Galena Road Worthington, OH 43085 ###### Subscribe ©2020 Worthington Christian School, Inc. All rights reserved.