Reading struggles do not all look the same—and they do not all require the same kind of support.
The Reading Struggle Clue Sheet is a free parent resource designed to help you notice patterns in your child’s reading and describe your concerns more clearly.
Inside, you will find simple checklists covering several important areas of reading, including:
Hearing and working with sounds
Connecting letters and sounds
Reading words automatically
Understanding language and vocabulary
Understanding what was read
The clue sheet also includes:
A chart showing what different reading behaviors may suggest
Questions to ask your child’s teacher
A parent observation page for recording patterns you notice at home
Use this resource during everyday reading, homework, parent-teacher conferences, intervention meetings, or evaluation discussions.
This tool is not a diagnosis. It is designed to help parents organize what they are seeing, ask more specific questions, and begin a clearer conversation about support.
Format: Digital PDF download
Price: Free
For: Parents and caregivers of elementary-age children
