September 15, 2023
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and the timing couldn’t be better to remind students how to have a bully-free school year and create a positive classroom culture. National Bullying Prevention Month unites communities nationwide to educate and raise awareness … Continue reading
September 15, 2023
by Evan-Moor
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Reading fluency refers to the ability to read text with speed, accuracy, and prosody (expression and phrasing). Fluent readers can decode words quickly and automatically, enabling them to comprehend the meaning of the text more efficiently. Fluency involves smooth and … Continue reading
August 31, 2023
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Reading is an essential skill that lays the foundation for a child’s academic success and lifelong learning. As parents and teachers, we have the remarkable opportunity to empower children with the tools they need to become confident and fluent readers. … Continue reading
August 23, 2023
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Sight words play an important role in building a strong reading foundation for beginning readers. These frequently used words, similar to high-frequency words, cannot be easily decoded using phonics rules alone. Sight words are words that appear frequently in written … Continue reading
May 18, 2023
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Homemade Father’s Day Card Ideas for Kids These creative Father’s Day cards make the perfect and unique Father’s Day gift! Create a picture card or a thoughtful gift box and poem with these free templates. Download these free DIY Father’s … Continue reading
May 4, 2023
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Celebrate mothers, grandmothers, and caregivers with thoughtful, homemade Mother’s Day gifts this year. From flowerpot art to creative writing, these memorable crafts will create thoughtful and treasured Mother’s Day gifts that are easy for kids to make. Explore these Mother’s … Continue reading
April 28, 2023
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Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the Mexican armies’ triumph over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. Also known as the Battle of Puebla Day, this holiday has evolved … Continue reading
July 12, 2022
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As a learning specialist, I get this question from almost every parent I meet–and I always appreciate it, since reading fluency is often predictive of academic outcomes, and reading frequently supports fluency. No matter the time of year, families have … Continue reading
June 8, 2022
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Keep children busy this Independence Day with a combination of educational and outdoor activities. These hands-on Fourth of July crafts, games, and puzzles provide entertaining activities for the whole family while introducing a little American history. Create a Stars and … Continue reading
May 2, 2022
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Parents almost universally recognize the importance of learning to read, seeing it as a key link to success in school and a vital way for children to develop their full potential, both academically and personally. Schools understand this, too, spending … Continue reading