Why do children need to learn to read? What are the real benefits of daily reading for children outside of managing to graduate from high school (which is, of course, important!)? Is reading just a tool to be used for formal education? Or is it something more? Short answer: it’s something more. Longer answer: keep…
It doesn’t seem to matter if your child is in preK or a senior in college – all parents want their kids to have a good year in school. But how to have a great school year can sometimes seem like a mystery or an impossible dream. There’s no doubt that such a goal is…
You know your children need to read every day – their teachers have been telling you this for years. And you know that reading will help them to be successful in school, not to mention paving the way for a better future. But maybe sometimes you’re at a loss as to how to motivate your…
Reading aloud is so critical for preschoolers. As a former elementary teacher with a doctorate in literacy, I know how important this foundation is. You can read more about the why and how, but now I’m sharing 20 of my favorite books to read to preschoolers. If you don’t already have a guide to children’s…
Experts in reading tell anyone who listens that choosing to read aloud to young children – even newborns – is a critical component in helping them learn to read later in life. These read-aloud tips for parents will help you prepare your young children for success. Many reading experts highly recommend that young children have…
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