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Emergent Literacy: What It Is and Why It’s Important
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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How and Why to Teach Letter Recognition
How and Why to Teach Letter Recognition

Teaching letter recognition to kids gets them ready to learn to read. Find out how and why with our experts.

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Verbs for Kids: A Helpful Guide and List
Verbs for Kids: A Helpful Guide and List

Verbs help kids describe what's happening. Find out why they're essential for learning with our experts!

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Teaching Vowels: How to Help Kids Learn Short and Long Vowel Sounds
Teaching Vowels: How to Help Kids Learn Short and Long Vowel Sounds

Teaching vowels to kids—especially long and short vowel sounds—can be tough. Find out how to help.

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Adjectives for Kids: 9 Lists and Why They Matter
Adjectives for Kids: 9 Lists and Why They Matter

Adjectives help kids understand and describe the world around them. Find out how and get lists of adjectives for kids.

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How to Determine Your Child’s Reading Level and Choose the Best Books
How to Determine Your Child’s Reading Level and Choose the Best Books

Reading levels measure reading ability and help you choose the right books. Find out how to determine your child’s reading level with Begin!

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Mom helping child with simple sentences
How to Make the Most of Simple Sentences for Kids
How to Make the Most of Simple Sentences for Kids

Simple sentences are a sign that kids are developing essential Core Skills. Find out how to encourage them!

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Preschool Reading: The Quick Guide for Parents
Preschool Reading: The Quick Guide for Parents

When your child starts preschool, they’ll also start formal reading instruction. Find out what they’ll learn and how to help with Begin’s learning experts.

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12 Simple, Fun Writing Games for Kids
12 Simple, Fun Writing Games for Kids

Writing games help kids learn an essential core academic skill. Get 12 fun, simple ones to try from the learning experts at Begin!

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Woman teaches child to read
The Stages of Spelling Development: A Guide for Parents
The Stages of Spelling Development: A Guide for Parents

Kids move through five stages of spelling development as they learn. Find out what they are and how to help with the early learning experts at Begin.

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Kindergarten Reading: The Complete Guide for Families
Kindergarten Reading: The Complete Guide for Families

In kindergarten, kids will master the alphabet, letter sounds, sight words, and even identify big themes in stories. See more kindergarten reading milestones.

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Kindergarten Skills Checklist: What Kids Need for Readiness
Kindergarten Skills Checklist: What Kids Need for Readiness

Kindergarten readiness helps give your child their best start in school. Check out this kindergarten skills checklist from Begin’s experts.

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