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4 Reasons To Teach Your Toddler to Read

Many parents feel a lot of pressure when it comes to developmental milestones. So when you see "toddler" and "read" in the same sentence, you might think it's just one more thing you have to worry about.

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Morning Routine For Kids: How To Start A Morning Message

Any teacher who works with little ones can tell you that starting your day with a morning message is a great way to build excitement for the day, g...

Let’s Stop Talking About the Literacy Crisis. Let’s Do Something About It.

Here are five things everyone can do to teach anyone how to read.

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Should You Teach Your Kids Together or 1-on-1

If you care for multiple kids, you've probably wondered whether you should teach them together or 1:1. In this blog, you'll learn how both of these...

Letter Names or Letter Sounds?

When kids are first learning to read, they often know the names of every letter. But that's actually not the most important first step! In this blo...

How to Choose the Best Beginning Reader Books

Some books marketed for new readers just don’t cut it. Use these tips to find books your kids can read—and will want to!

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4 Reasons Your Little One Knows the Sounds... But Still Can't Read

When your kid seems to have mastered their letter sounds but is having trouble making the jump to reading, it can be frustrating for both of you. T...

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Can Toddlers Actually Read?

You do not need to teach your toddler to read. You do not NEED to teach your toddler how to read. YOU do not need to teach YOUR toddler how to re...

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Reading Education Works Best When Adults Work Together

Early literacy is a team sport, not a competition.

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Teaching Blending

Blending letter sounds together into words can be a tricky step for some kids. In this post, you'll learn how to avoid common teaching mistakes tha...

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8 Tips That Will Help ANY Child Follow Your Directions

Managing your little one's behavior can be one of the most challenging parts of teaching them how to read. In this blog, you'll get my eight best t...