I admit I may have a soft spot in my heart when it comes to boys and reading. That’s because I have two boys of my own and at different stages of their lives I worried they would not become the avid, lifelong readers I had always dreamed they would be. At one point, early READ MORE
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Got a Reluctant Writer? Use These Strategies!
This post will teach you how to motivate your child to write and give you practical strategies for working with a reluctant writer. Please note this post may contain affiliate links and ads, read our full disclosure here. If you’re wondering how to motivate your child to write, you are not alone! It’s a READ MORE
Make Writing Fun Using Interactive Writing!
One of the things parents ask me is how to make writing fun for their child. Parents also tell me that teaching writing can be intimidating. Interactive writing is a simple way to make writing fun and encourage children who dislike writing to get involved. Please note this post may contain affiliate links and ads, READ MORE
Simple Reading Strategies for Parents to Use at Home
There are so many simple reading strategies for parents to use at home that anyone can help their child become a more confident reader! These simple reading strategies will help you teach your child to read and gain confidence every time she interacts with a book. Please note this post may contain affiliate links and READ MORE
What is Phonemic Awareness and How do I Teach It?
Did you know that phonemic awareness is the best predictor of reading success? This is so important that we don’t want you to skip teaching phonemic awareness activities. Keep reading for ideas on how to develop phonemic awareness in ways that are easy and fun for your child. Please note this post may contain affiliate READ MORE