What Does My Child Need Help With?

Answer six quick questions about what you see at home, and get a personalized focus area with free guides and next steps for your K-3 child.

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1. When your child reads aloud, what do you notice most? Reads slowly or guesses at words Reads the words but can't explain what happened Reads choppily, with little expression Reads well for their age

2. How is writing going? Struggles to form letters, spell, or get started Has ideas but freezes putting them on paper Writing is going fine

3. What is the biggest math struggle? Slow or unsure on basic facts (like 7 + 5) Gets stuck on word problems Math is going fine

4. What does homework or seat work usually look like? Takes much longer than it should, or hard to focus Often ends in frustration or tears Goes smoothly

5. How does your child feel about school? Often says "I'm bad at this" or avoids trying Feels good about school

6. If you could improve one thing first, it would be... Reading Math Confidence and focus

Not Sure Where Your Child Needs Help?

Most parents can tell something feels harder than it should — reading takes forever, math facts won\u2019t stick, or homework ends in tears — but it is not always clear what to focus on first. This quick, six-question quiz turns what you are seeing at home into a clear starting point, with free guides matched to your child\u2019s needs.

What You\u2019ll Get

Your answers point to the skill area that is most likely holding your child back — phonics, fluency, comprehension, writing, math facts, word problems, confidence, or focus — plus links to free guides and tools you can use today. If you\u2019d like personalized help, TeAndrea\u2019s one-on-one K-3 tutoring targets these exact skills. The quiz is a starting point, not a diagnosis — your child\u2019s teacher is always a great partner too.

Helpful Books for Parents

Teacher-tested books and supplies that pair well with this tool. Full list on our Recommended Resources page.

The Reading Strategies Book 2.0

Jennifer Serravallo

Research-based reading strategies for every type of reader — a go-to for fluency and comprehension.

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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

Carol S. Dweck

The research behind growth mindset — perfect for framing daily warm-ups and effort.

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How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen

Joanna Faber & Julie King

A toolkit of communication strategies for ages 2-7 — gold for homework battles and big feelings.

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