MorphoMinds2 · Parent Literacy Checklist MorphoMinds2 · Parent Literacy ChecklistMorphoMinds2Trust your instincts, and give them something to point to. Check every box that sounds like your child. There are no wrong answers; this is simply a way to see the bigger picture clearly.
Gets stuck or guesses on longer, unfamiliar words.
Reads slowly, choppily, or with a lot of effort.
Skips words, or relies on pictures and context to get by.
Spelling is a frequent struggle.
Can read a page aloud but can't tell you what it meant.
Understands more when you read aloud than when reading alone.
Struggles to retell a story or explain what happened.
Vocabulary words don't stick beyond the test.
Avoids reading whenever possible.
Says things like "I'm bad at reading" or "I can't."
Reading homework ends in frustration or tears.
Bright and capable in conversation, but it doesn't show on the page.
Add up the boxes you checked. This isn't a diagnosis, it's a guide for your next step.
Keep nurturing a love of reading at home. Trust your instincts, if something changes, check back in.
A few signs are worth a closer look. A reading assessment can confirm whether there's a gap to address, early support is easier support.
Several signs are pointing the same direction. This is exactly what a Literacy Profile is built to untangle, clearly, and without guesswork.
Whatever your number, remember: recognizing these signs is the hard part, and you've just done it. The next step is simply getting a clear answer.
A MorphoMinds reading assessment turns this checklist into a clear, plain-language picture of your child's strengths and gaps, plus a personalized plan for what comes next.
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