Can tutoring help my 2nd grader become a stronger reader?

Yes. A reading tutor can work with your 2nd grader on fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, decoding, and understanding the main ideas and details in a text. As students move through 2nd grade, they are expected to focus more on understanding what they read. A tutor can model comprehension strategies, practice unfamiliar words, and help your child explain the meaning of a passage in their own words.