#18. Five Proven Ways to Boost Your Child’s Reading Comprehension

In Episode 18 of Learning by Design, literacy coach Krishna Cart shares five simple, research-backed ways parents can strengthen their child’s reading comprehension at home. These strategies are practical, easy to use, and designed for real family life. You’ll learn how to ask the right questions, guide your child toward main ideas, spark deeper thinking, and turn everyday moments into meaningful literacy growth.

If you want reading to finally “click” for your child, this episode gives you a clear path forward.

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Why Writing is the Secret Ingredient to Better Reading

Want to raise a stronger reader? Start with writing.
Most parents focus on phonics and storytime—but research shows writing can dramatically boost reading skills. In this post, we explore how writing improves comprehension, confidence, and critical thinking—and give you 5 easy ways to use writing at home to support your child’s literacy. If you’re looking for practical strategies to help your child become a better reader and writer, you’re in the right place.

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Inside the Literacy Lab: A Research-Based Routine That’s Getting Results

Why are so many students still struggling to read and write—and what actually works to help them grow? At the Masterpiece Academy, our answer is clear: explicit, structured literacy instruction. In this behind-the-scenes look Inside the Literacy Lab, discover how our research-based routine is building confident readers and writers, one session at a time. Whether your child needs extra support or enrichment, our programs—like Readers Theatre, one-on-one coaching, and group classes—are designed to meet students where they are and take them further.

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#9. From Reading to Writing to Real-World Impact

In this episode, Krishna Cart shares personal statement tips and guidance for families supporting students through college, MATA, scholarship, and internship applications. Learn how to encourage authentic storytelling without taking over the writing process.

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