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Uncovering the Secret to Cultivating Resilience in Young Readers: 5 Essential Tips
In today's fast-paced world, building resilience in young readers is more important than ever. Resilience helps children adapt to...
Tara Hill
Dec 11, 20243 min read
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10 Simple Reading Strategies Every Parent Can Use at Home to Boost Reading Skills During Breaks
Breaks from school are a wonderful time for family, relaxation, and, of course, a little extra reading practice! Maintaining your child’s...
Tara Hill
Nov 18, 20243 min read
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Creating a Reading-Friendly Classroom: Ideas for Teachers
From strategic design choices to a well-organized library, the classroom environment can encourage even the most reluctant readers.
Tara Hill
Nov 11, 20245 min read
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Celebrate Gratitude with the "Thankful Turkey" Craft and Writing Activity
The "Thankful Turkey" activity is an engaging and meaningful way to encourage kids to reflect on what they’re grateful for.
Tara Hill
Nov 1, 20244 min read
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The Role of Technology in Literacy: Apps and Tools for Young Readers
Technology can be a powerful tool for young readers, helping them build foundational literacy skills in new, engaging ways.
Tara Hill
Nov 1, 20245 min read
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How to Encourage a Love of Reading in Early Learners: Tips for Making Reading Fun and Engaging at Home and in the Classroom
Reading is a gateway to imagination, knowledge, and lifelong learning. For early learners, fostering a love of reading from the start is...
Tara Hill
Oct 29, 20244 min read
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10 Ways to Build Reading Stamina in Young Readers
Developing strong reading stamina is essential for young readers. It’s the ability to focus and read for longer periods without becoming...
Tara Hill
Oct 21, 20245 min read
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Helping Struggling Readers Succeed: Tips for Parents and Teachers
Explore practical strategies to help struggling readers succeed, both at home and in the classroom, as well as intervention activities.
Tara Hill
Oct 17, 20245 min read
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Unlocking a Love of Reading: Using Reading Badges to Motivate Students
Getting students excited about reading can sometimes feel like a challenge, but with the right tools, you can ignite a love for books...
Tara Hill
Oct 13, 20244 min read
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Using Phonics and Phonemic Awareness to Boost Early Literacy Skills
Phonics and phonemic awareness play a critical role in learning to read. How can parents and teachers incorporate these into daily reading?
Tara Hill
Oct 3, 20245 min read
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What is the Science of Reading? A Parent's Guide
The Science of Reading refers to decades of research from fields like psychology, cognitive science, linguistics, and neuroscience that expl
Tara Hill
Sep 3, 20243 min read
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The Importance of Vocabulary Development and How to Boost It
Vocabulary is a cornerstone of literacy... not only helps children understand what they read but also improves their ability to express...
Tara Hill
Aug 15, 20245 min read
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Introducing a Free Reading Comprehension Mat: A Simple, Effective Tool to Practice Comprehension with Any Book
Check out my Free Reading Comprehension Mat—a versatile resource designed to help young readers of all levels!
Tara Hill
Aug 1, 20243 min read
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Making the Most of Screen Time
Screens are tools that can be beneficial to our children's literacy development, if we are conscious about how we use them.
Tara Hill
Jul 23, 20243 min read
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Filling Empty Spaces with Literacy
Using idle moments to engage with language can be enjoyable and productive! Here are ideas for how to fill those empty spaces with literacy.
Tara Hill
Jul 21, 20244 min read
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Importance of Read Alouds
Jim Trealease, in his insightful and best-selling book The Read-Aloud Handbook , stated, “The single most important activity for building...
Tara Hill
Jul 19, 20244 min read
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Creating a Literacy Rich Environment
The most important thing we can do to support children's literacy development and learning is to create a literacy-rich environment.
Tara Hill
Jul 18, 20243 min read
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