There are 5 key stages of reading: 👶🏽 Pre-Emergent 🌱 Emergent 📕 Early 💡 Transitional 📚 Fluent Each stage comes with unique skills and challenges — and knowing where your child is can help you support their journey. This isn’t about being “ahead” or “behind.” ❌ It’s about understanding the continuum of reading development so you can support growth step by step. At the Brown Institute for Young Learners, we help families and educators build strong readers — one stage at a time. 💜 📞 Book a