July 12, 2022
by Evan-Moor
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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
March 9, 2022
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Support your kids’ learning at home with educational workbooks that are fun to do! These top activity books for children are great solutions to keep kids practicing educational skills at home and provide an alternative to screen time. With game-like, … Continue reading
March 24, 2021
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Children’s literature is one of the ways that kids learn important life lessons and skills, such as empathy, acceptance, and confidence. Providing rich reading experiences that introduce different cultures and represent different experiences is a wonderful method for opening children’s … Continue reading
June 8, 2020
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Summer reading is a great way to keep children’s minds active during the summer, but what if they don’t like to read? Roald Dahl is a world-renowned children’s author of BFG, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and more! … Continue reading
June 8, 2020
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Summer is a great time for children to dive into chapter books, especially as they advance in their reading level! Third to sixth grade is when students start being able to read and understand more advanced books, and the world … Continue reading
June 2, 2020
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Summer is the perfect time to commit to a reading routine! When your children need some inside time to take a break from the sun, books are the perfect activity. Take advantage of local libraries, bookstores, or online ordering services … Continue reading
June 24, 2019
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Summer break is here, and for some families, that means ROAD TRIP! Whether you are planning a weekend getaway or a week-long excursion, anyone traveling with kids knows how important it is to have travel activities at the ready. After … Continue reading
May 3, 2019
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Summer is right around the corner (don’t the kids do an excellent job reminding us of this?) and by that time, we all need a break from the normal routine! As a former elementary school teacher turned homeschooling mom, I … Continue reading
April 29, 2019
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Everyone talks about the summer slide, but is it really a thing? A recent study called the NWEA RIT Scale Norms Study in 2015 estimated that students lose 20% to 50% of their school year gains as they grow older. … Continue reading
May 30, 2018
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Help your child become a better reader before the next school year by providing daily reading opportunities throughout the summer. Reading is one of the most important factors in students’ success in school, and numerous studies indicate that children who … Continue reading