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A Crash Course in Using the Science of Reading To Help Kids Learn To Read

Understanding the science behind how the brain learns to read and the teaching methods that help it happen can help caregivers guide new readers.

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20 of the Best Level 2 Books for Early Readers

For kids ready to transition to Level 2 books, these engaging fiction and nonfiction books provide developing readers with strong visual clues and predictable sentence patterns.

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31 of the Best Level 1 Books for Early Readers

These level 1 books feature short sentences, large type, and supportive picture clues. They're filled with great stories and information to keep beginning readers excited about reading.

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Phonological Awareness: Why This Skill Set Is So Important for Young Readers

Teaching kids the sounds of spoken language is an important first step toward reading and writing. With these tips it’s easy to playfully develop these skills throughout your daily life.

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10 Books to Help Kids With Sight Words

These books are all fun and engaging resources for helping kids identify sight words, frequently used words taught through repeat exposure.

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4 Reading Roadblocks and Strategies for Helping Kids Overcome Them

Here are some ways newly independent readers get stuck and some tried-and-true ways to help them get back on course.

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Brain Games: How Play Makes for More Effective Learning

As an award-winning kids’ literacy company, Mrs. Wordsmith reveals how gamification helps learners truly engage with content and forget that they are “working.”

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Baby & Toddler

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Screech! Moo! Boom! Chirp! Books That Convey Sound

Whether it’s the “wee-ooh! wee-ooh!” of a fire engine or the “cheep! cheep!” of a little chick, sound words can bring books to life for children and help build early literacy skills. Here are nine noisy favorites for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

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8 of the Best Early Chapter Books for Preschoolers

Early chapter books are a great way to help your preschooler transition from shorter books to slightly longer ones with more complicated plots.

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Beginning Reader Books To Keep on Your Library’s Shelves

With short sentence repetition and picture clues, these books are accessible for new readers and also have big shelf appeal for a range of ages.

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Tips & Advice

Helpful Ways to Support Your ADHD Child’s Reading Journey

Dr. Sharon Saline shares some important steps parents can take to help their ADHD child overcome challenges related to reading.

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Brightly Storytime: Llama Llama Loves to Read

Follow along with Llama Llama Loves to Read and watch as everyone’s favorite little llama and his classmates learn their ABCs, identify sight words, and read stories!

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