Will educational games build prerequisite reading skills?

YES! Studies show that building the prerequisite skills that our online games were created to teach allows struggling readers to become fluent readers. While learning still takes time and effort, our interactive reading games offer a way to make learning fun and engaging. Unlike traditional methods the MD4 Reading platform does not make any assumptions about its students, instead we provide all the skills required for reading and then teach the individual how to use those skills to become a fluent reader.

Games can teach complicated prerequisite skills.

More and more research suggests that playing even simple games that are educational in nature can develops a person’s abilities. As a game is played, the skills and information being used become ingrained in the player’s mind. Over time each individual grows more and more adept at whatever tasks the game teaches. MD4 Reading uses this learning phenomenon in the creation of their comprehensive reading curriculim that build and strengthen the neuro-pathways and their related skills that form the foundation of reading success. Our online skill building platform of games focuses on developing the cognitive and phonological skills required to read fluently.

Is it all fun and games?

When a struggling reader tries to master a new skill, there are usually many obstacles. Boredom, frustration, and fear of failure are common problems. While no technology can take all of the work out of acquiring the skills required to read, we at MD4 Reading have gone to great lengths to make our games fun and entertaining without sacrificing effectiveness. The games are intended to be played sequentially to prevent frustration and to nurture success. Each game is designed to be the right length to build competence, without being too difficult at the beginning or too dull by the end.