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The recent reintroduction of Mad Libs into one mom's family reminded her how much there is to love about them as both a parent and a teacher.
As a literacy specialist and parent, here's what I ask about my kids’ reading progress during parent-teacher conferences.
Just like we teach tricks for making shoelaces into “bunny ears” or give kids training wheels, we can intentionally adjust the job of reading to help kids practice and improve. Decodable books are an excellent tool for this!
Reading about what we know is just easier. Use these tips to help kids intentionally build background knowledge to increase their reading comprehension skills.
Since nonfiction comprises a large bulk of middle school and high school reading, it’s essential we help them learn specific nonfiction reading comprehension strategies.
This easy, at-home activity helps readers keep track of new books, mark the achievement of reading them, and consider: Which ones were really great?
We talked to a reading expert to find out how reading prosody — a.k.a. the art of reading with inflection and emphasis — impacts fluency and understanding for kids.
When it comes to kids and reading, does speed matter? The answer is yes and no. A reading specialist explains what we should pay attention to.
As our children get older, and are being taught reading in school by professionals, what can we do to stay engaged with them as readers? Here are some tips.
In addition to being an ideal bonding experience, reading a book to your child can also be a great vehicle for helping them develop many important language skills.
As a parent and educator who has dealt with learning struggles, I encourage other parents to know these seven common red-flag signs of a reading issue.
What are the best books for 7-year-olds and 8-year-olds? Our panel of experts list their top 50 children's books for developing readers.
Despite its annoyances for parents, repetitive reading offers a surprising number of benefits for new readers.
Ever hear a child read like a robot with no pauses for punctuation and a monotone voice? Try these strategies to improve your child’s oral reading expression.
