Our classrooms are growing more and more with diverse student populations. In 2017, English Language Learner (ELL) students accounted for 10 percent of the student population in public schools. Most young students are great language learners and can often pick up the language easily when it comes to listening and speaking. However, reading and writing … Read more
After a long period away from a traditional learning environment, parents may want to continue to provide educational activities during summer vacation to ensure kids don’t fall behind academically. Here are a few creative ways on how to improve reading skills for kids this summer…while still enjoying the break! Chalk the Alphabet, Names & Sight … Read more
Those who enjoy reading—and who love books—may have no issue delving into a new story. When a child struggles to comprehend what they read, though, that love may feel fleeting. How can you love a story if you don’t completely understand it? Reading isn’t a ball and chain. Books are just another form of media … Read more
Learning to read is a major milestone in every child’s life. But eventually, every child must shift from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.” Making this shift is incredibly difficult if your child does not have strong reading comprehension skills. Fortunately, it is possible for parents to help their kids develop the skills they … Read more
Reading well and reading at an early age are both tied to greater educational success in children. As such, many parents want to get a jumpstart on teaching their children how to read. But, unless these parents are professional teachers, they’re often at a loss as to how to make that happen. Thankfully, though, you … Read more
Reading can be difficult to teach because it involves several different skills to be used at once. However, the coronavirus outbreak has caused many schools to close leaving thousands of children without proper reading instruction. Many parents are now taking on the responsibility of teaching their children to read and helping them when they are … Read more