Core Skills

The essentials for school and life, like reading, writing, math, and physical milestones like learning to tie shoes

Emergent Literacy: What It Is and Why It’s Important

During emergent literacy, kids learn crucial skills that lead to reading and writing. Find out what they are and how you can help!

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Reading Readiness: Top Skills For Kids To Master

Know what to look for and how you can help your child get excited about their reading journey!

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How Reading To Children Helps Them Grow And Thrive

Reading aloud directly influences your child’s perception of how exciting and fulfilling books can be!

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Shared Reading: Definition And Tips For Parents

Shared reading is a collaborative activity a child and a grown-up share the reading of a book.

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How To Teach Vocabulary: 5 Fun And Easy Ideas

With almost 200,000 words in the English language, where do you even start? Working on vocabulary with your child can be fun and easy, and we’re here to help.

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Number Games

From Hopscotch to Number Hunt these math games are fun opportunities to building counting, sensory skills, and memory skills.

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Create Your Own Color Hunt!

Practice sorting, counting, and fine motor skills while going on a color hunt!

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6 Fun Letter-Sound Correspondence Games For Young Readers

Letter-sound correspondence means exactly what the words say: It is the understanding that every letter corresponds to a specific sound or set of specific sounds.

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Pre-Reading Strategies To Boost Kids’ Reading Comprehension

These strategies target your child’s reading comprehension skills by giving them the tools they need to become active, successful readers.

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Reading Comprehension Strategies And Tips For Parents

Educators mainly target six or seven strategies to assist children in the development of their reading comprehension. Let’s take a look!

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Phonemic Awareness Activities For A Strong Reading Foundation

It’s hard to learn how to read if you can’t match sounds to letters. That’s where phonemic awareness comes in.