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Rethinking Reading Levels: Some Practical Advice from the Experts

Confused by the "rules" around reading levels? You're not alone. The co-authors of The Psychology of Reading share some valuable insights.

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When Reading Speed Matters 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.

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5 Ways To Use Picture Books To Build Kids’ Language Skills

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.

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The Super Simple Way to Help Your Kids Become Stronger Readers

Dyad reading is a very effective method of teaching reading that draws upon multiple senses. Surprisingly, many parents have never heard of it.

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Picking the Right Books at the Right Time

It can be hard to figure out what books a child is emotionally or cognitively ready to read. Here are tips for choosing developmentally appropriate books.

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How to Talk to Kids About Race: Books and Resources That Can Help

Sharing stories can be a powerful tool for talking about the complex realities of race, particularly in trying times. Here are a few resources and books to help foster conversation, empathy, and understanding with the young people in your lives.

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What Other Countries Do Right When It Comes to Reading

While there is no one way to raise kids who love to read, we took a look at several countries' practices to see how they, by certain measures, get it right.

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What To Do If Your Child Is Interested in Books With Adult Themes

What can you do when kids get curious about books that seem too mature or that don’t jibe with your values? We asked some parents and experts for advice.

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Growing Reader

8 Ways To Help Kids Understand What They Read

Now that your child is a more independent reader, you can use these reading comprehension strategies to help them understand what they read.

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Tween

Pinterest Picks: Best Boards for Children’s Books and Reading

Pinterest offers parents heaps of helpful advice, recipes, kid activities, and education resources, especially for reading and books.

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5 Ways Reading Matters to Kids’ Health

Reading and health go hand in hand throughout life. The road to becoming a happy reader and healthy kid starts at birth, and the benefits last a lifetime.

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13 Excellent Writing Apps and Websites for Kids

Whether you have a child just learning to form letters or an older kid who’s learning the finer points of storytelling, you’ll find excellent learning tools on this list.

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