We finish up with a short writing prompt to gauge a student’s overall comprehension. Our teachers then ask follow-up questions about the text and story details. This program allows students to work with a teacher individually at the beginning of a session to see where they belong on a scale of books from A to Z. The Guided Reading Level system, or GRL, is the practice that we use at Book Nook Enrichment. But what do these systems mean, and how are they graded? We’ve developed a quick guide to understanding your child’s reading level. These systems were designed with one goal in mind: to ensure your child is reading books that are appropriate for their abilities but still inciting consistent progress.

There are a few ways to assess a child’s reading level: Guided Reading Level (GRL), Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA), and Lexile Level/Measures are the most common. For parents, this can often cause some confusion. Different schools and teachers have set approaches to introducing reading levels and incorporating it into their curriculum.

This process requires both practice and patience for students and parents alike. With that foundation set, the first big step towards educational independence is born – and there’s a lot that goes along with that.

The early road to reading uncovers the discovery of new skills and engenders an overall excitement. Every day seems to bring a new development, every week another jump in progress. The beginning stages of a child’s reading journey are exciting and magical. Every phase of early childhood literacy enrichment leads to one thing: reading.

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