How To Encourage Kids To Practice Reading Aloud
Reading aloud to children is incredibly beneficial—it boosts vocabulary, builds a love of reading, and creates a stronger bond between adult and child, but did you know that having your child read aloud is also beneficial? Once a child becomes a fluent reader (can read smoothly without pausing to decode each sound/word consciously), practicing reading aloud can boost confidence and self-esteem, comprehension, reading stamina, and even a love of reading. Here are a few fun ways to encourage your child to read aloud.
How to Help Your Child Transition to a New School
Like most other transitions, moving can be tough on kids—especially if they are moving to a new community. Meeting new people, switching schools, and making new friends can be stressful. It can even cause anxiety and depressive symptoms if kids are not supported throughout the process.
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Going back to school after the summer is always exciting as kids prepare for their new classroom and meeting new friends. However, keeping that excitement and energy alive a couple months into the school year can be difficult. It’s important to keep up that motivation throughout the year, so we came up with some simple ways parents can help keep the enthusiasm up all year long.
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4 Reading Tips for Parents to Keep Kids Engaged
Maintain your child’s interest in books with these suggestions.
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If you’ve been searching for the best math games for kids, look no further. We’ve compiled a list of fun activities to make learning math skills fun for your child.
Parents, Try These 6 Tips from Special Ed Teachers
Special education teachers have specific training to work effectively with students with disabilities. But they also use simple classroom strategies that drive engagement and increase achievement. Learn how you can practice these at home with your own child.
Parents, Raising Readers: What Parents Can Do
Learning to read takes practice. Loving to read takes enthusiasm. Read with your child often and create a sense of enjoyment, wonder, and a passion for reading.
