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Finding Resources to Support Reading Skills

Finding Resources to Support Reading Skills

Homeschooling your children can be a challenge, finding resources to support reading skills can equally be challenging.  One practical way to help them learn to read is through local libraries. A trip to the library can provide books and other reading materials for your homeschool children.  This way, they can practice and perfect their reading […]

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why reading for fun is important for children

Why Reading For Fun is Important For Children

There are many reasons why reading for fun is important for children. First, reading helps children develop their vocabularies. The more words children are exposed to, the more likely they are to learn them. Second, reading helps children develop their ability to read and understand complex text. Children who read regularly tend to have better

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Phoneme Awareness (letter sound[s]) Games for Parents to Use with their Kids

Phoneme Awareness letter sounds: Games for Parents to Use with their Kids

Phoneme Awareness letter sounds: Games for Parents to Use with their Kids. Most parents are familiar with the basic building blocks of reading – the alphabet. But did you know that there are smaller units of sound within each letter? These are called phonemes, and they are the key to helping your child become a

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How to Help Your Child Learn Phoneme Awareness

How to Help Your Child Learn Phoneme Awareness

How to Help Your Child Learn Phoneme Awareness Like all buildings, they get their strength from their foundation.  This allows for the many floors of a building to be added.  Just as in architecture, literacy success relies upon a ‘strong foundation.’   In literacy, this foundation is called ‘phoneme awareness.’  This is the ability to hear

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Summer Reading Activities for Children

Summer Reading Activities for Children Ages 6-8

There are many summer reading activities that children ages 6-8 can do. One great way to encourage reading is to create a reading nook or reading corner in your home. This can be a special place where your child can go to read and relax. Stock the reading nook with plenty of books, magazines, and

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Reading Activities for Ages 3-5

Reading Activities for Ages 3-5 for the Summer

Tips for getting your child to read during the summer and reading activities for ages 3-5: Summertime is a great opportunity for children to explore reading. Here are some tips to help your child read during the summer: Make reading a part of your daily routine. Just as you would brush your teeth or take

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Reading Activities for Toddlers

Reading Activities for Toddlers for the Summer

Reading Activities for Toddlers: How to Get Started If you’re looking for some reading activities for your toddler this summer, you’ve come to the right place! Getting your toddler started on a reading program can be a great way to help them get ahead. Here are a few tips to get you started: Start with

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3 ways to prevent summer slide in reading

3 Ways to Prevent Summer Slide in Reading

The term “summer slide” refers to the potential loss of academic progress and learning that many students experience during summer break. Learning loss is definitely a global problem, but it is preventable if you are proactive. In this article, we will show you 3 ways to prevent summer slide in reading. Around 34 million American

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