As a homeschooling parent, you may sometimes worry if you are doing enough to help your child understand what they are reading. Maybe you feel like you are just following the textbooks and workbooks without really knowing if your child is truly comprehending the material. The materials provide the "what to learn", but not always the "how to ensure it's being learned". The good news is, there is a simple technique you can use to check your child's reading comprehension level as you go through any text or book together. It allows you to pinpoint exactly where your child starts to lose understanding. Here's how it works: Have your child read out loud to you from the text or book you are working on. As they read, watch and listen carefully for any signs that they have stopped fully comprehending what they are reading. These signs could include slowing down, stumbling over words, fidgeting, looking confused or dazed, or simply making mistakes. The full w...