Hi all,
I’m looking for some advice on how to help my Year 3 DC with reading comprehension. He reads fluently enough and can get through the words without much trouble, but actually understanding what he’s read seems to be a different story. He’ll finish a page confidently, but when I ask him what happened, he genuinely can’t recall much, or he gives very vague answers.
School have mentioned that he needs to work on inference and pulling information from the text, and I can see the same thing at home — he often rushes, or focuses so much on decoding that he forgets to take in the meaning.
So I’m wondering if anyone has recommendations for websites, tools, apps, or even printable resources that might help a Year 3 child practise comprehension in a manageable way? Ideally something with short passages, not too overwhelming, and maybe a mix of question types (multiple choice, sequencing, vocabulary, inference, that kind of thing).
I don’t mind whether it’s digital or printable — just something structured enough to guide him but not so dull that he switches off immediately. Games or interactive bits would be a bonus.
Has anyone found a particular site or approach that actually helps things “click” at this age? Happy to hear any tips or routines that worked for your DC too.