Raising Readers
Raising Readers
Since 1995, World Book Day has been a worldwide celebration of books and reading. It should come as no surprise that this is one of our favorite days of the year. We’re kicking off the celebration with a week of World Book Day events! We will be hosting five author read-aloud events for a unique […]
Teaching your child to read is a challenging and rewarding process. If your child has already developed phonemic and phonological awareness, they’re ready to start learning the connection between those sounds and the letters that represent them. In order to read, children need to develop specific decoding skills to help them recognize letters and the […]
Parents often wonder: “When should I start introducing reading instruction to my children?” Most children are able to read by the age of six or seven, but the ability to read isn’t a lightswitch that just magically flips on one day. Children go through a process of pre-reading developments that enable them to become fluent […]
Literacy, the ability to read and write, is a critical aspect of living in today’s world. For many of us, we acquire literacy skills as children and use them throughout our lives without really thinking about how we learned to read and write. Many adults don’t appreciate these foundational skills unless they have decided to pursue a […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in many ways. The way we educate our children is one of them. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in many ways. The way we educate our children is one of them; according to data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau, homeschool rates are on the rise. This means […]
Learning to read is one of the most challenging and important skills a child develops. So what can you do as a parent to help your child get a head-start? As a parent, you are continually working to make sure you’re giving your child everything they need to be happy, healthy, and prosperous. Intuitively, you […]
Children are gathering skills they’ll use in reading and writing everyday. So how can you help get your child reading confidently and instill a lifelong love of books? The world is filled with words, letters, and numbers. Watching your child transition from a nonreader to one who can both entertain and educate themselves with a […]
The skill of reading can be broken down into small foundational skills that are often visualized on the Reading Pyramid. We breakdown the 5 levels that make up reading comprehension. Today’s parents want to prepare their children for the world ahead and support them fully. But the world of learning to read has changed. It’s […]
Whether you have an elementary learner or a toddler at home, we have three great activities to keep them engaged and excited to read. Your child’s early years can be challenging, especially when juggling working from home, everyday stresses, and possibly even remote learning. So what are some easy ways you can make reading fun […]
