The Importance of Reading Widely
Do often find yourself lugging home a mountain of library books for your kids? We thought so. Did you know that kids encounter new vocabulary, ideas, and worlds just by reading different genres? Many of these genres complement traditional fiction.
Find out how you can expose the burgeoning young readers in your life to a wider variety of books! We'll show you where to start.
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Summer Reading Strategies for Children with Dyslexia
As a parent, you play a critical role in your child's education during the summer — especially if your child has dyslexia. Without your help, kids are less likely to remember what they learned last year. In this article, you'll find summer strategies to help your child with dyslexia retain what they learned in school, and see how reading can be useful and enjoyable.
Choosing a Book in the Comfort Zone
Reading in the "comfort zone" means that students read well enough to understand a text. Here's a simple technique that students can use to find out whether a book is right for them.
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June 20, 2013
After-School Programs May Boost Common Core Knowledge
Pittsburg Kids + Creativity Network
Study Sheds Light on Auditory Role in Dyslexia
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Expert Advice: How Can I Help My Child Focus on Reading?
Question: My child can focus on sophisticated computer programs, Photoshop projects, and videos without a problem, but when confronted with reading assignments, he blanks out after 15 minutes. How can I help him focus when reading?
Answer: To help a child focus on text-only activities, you can encourage the development of strategies that change information presentation from text into a format that is easier to process. For instance, …(read more)
Glossary Term: Developmental Spelling
The use of letter-sound relationship information to attempt to write words (also called invented spelling).
Contributions From You
Today's First Person Essay
Boreas by Nicole Drumheller Gargus
"Your daughter may never learn to read," I remember hearing a teacher say to my Mom as I waited outside. "Does she know I can hear her?"