Yes, there has been a 100-year war on the approaches to teaching reading to our children in school. As a parent, there is no need to worry about which approach you should use to help teach your child to read at home! However, it may be beneficial to you to understand what type of reading …
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The Empty Pot by Demi Lexile Level: 630L Age Group: 5-8 years Rami Malek Reads The Empty Pot Book Review This book is one of my absolute favorites. I’ve read it with all of my clients. They loved it just as much. One child even asked if she could borrow it so she could share …
Parental Engagement and Your Child’s Language Development When it comes to your child’s language and literacy development, what you do at home as a parent or caregiver, is absolutely essential. In this post, we will talk about parent engagement, what it really means, and how you can begin making a difference today. Early language development …
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Here are some of the most common reading terms every parent should know when it comes to their child’s literacy development. This may even help guide you through those conversations with educational professionals and educators! Learning about literacy and all that it encompasses can be a daunting yet exhilarating journey for parents. There is so …
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Did you know that morphological awareness is a stronger predictor of reading success for children ages 10 and older than phonological awareness? That’s right! There is a shift that occurs during your child’s reading journey where they move away from sounding out unfamiliar words to looking for their most meaningful parts. There is no question …
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If you know me, you know that I think literacy is literally magic. When your child unlocks the magic of literacy they obtain the ability to make a real difference in the world around them. You may be wondering, what does literacy even mean and why is it so important for my child in their …
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