Developing good reading habits will help your child become a strong, independent reader, but it can be overwhelming and daunting to know what habits to focus on when teaching your child to read. My advice is to keep it simple and focus on the big things that are going to have the greatest impact. One READ MORE
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The Importance of Phonics: Can Too Much of a Good Thing Be Bad for Your Child?
Surely you have heard the importance of phonics for beginning readers. Most likely, you would think that a child who does not receive phonics instruction will not learn to read or not learn to read well. And you are right, phonics does have a place in reading instruction, but we think it’s important to have READ MORE
The Three Causes of Reading Problems That You Can Fix!
If you think your child might have a reading problem, read this before worrying. There are three causes of reading problems that can easily be fixed, so let’s take a look at them before you seek tutoring, professional testing, or get upset. We have a way of thinking the worst when a problem arises, don’t READ MORE
Five Benefits of Reading Poetry with Children
There are many benefits of reading poetry with young children so I hope you are including poetry in your reading lessons. If you haven’t tried reading poetry with your child, I encourage you to consider the many benefits of reading poetry with young children and I know you will be incorporating poetry into your lessons READ MORE
3 Reasons Graphic Novels for Kids Are “Real” Books
“It’s not a REAL book!” You may have thought this when you see books like Captain Underpants at the library or see classic literature in graphic novel form. I understand your hesitation to give these types of books to your child. At first, it does seem like they are indeed not “real” books, but let’s READ MORE