Word family flip book
How you can help at home: Have your child create this fun flip book to practice reading.
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Make a storytelling board
How you can help at home: In this activity your child acts out a story with a hand-made storyboard.
Fun ways to read with your child
You have a big influence on your child when you read together. Learn how to make the most of this special time.
Help! My Child Hates Reading
My son seems to be having difficulty with the transition from phonics (knowing the sounds that letters make) to actually sounding out words. It just has not "clicked yet," and his reading homework easily frustrates him. Homework sessions quickly degenerate into him crying...
Eight Ways to Improve Your Child's Reading This Summer
My third-grade son is reading below grade level. I would like to work with him over the summer to improve his reading skills. Do you have any suggestions?
How Do I Help a Struggling Reader?
My first-grader is struggling with reading. She did not score very well on her beginning of the year assessment and it seems that has discouraged her from wanting to try to read. I think this is also making her dislike school. We are reading with...
How Can I Help With Reading Comprehension?
My first-grader is having problems with reading comprehension. We received a letter from the school stating that he may not be promoted to second grade because he is not reaching the right levels and goals for his school and grade.
I must say they have...
Don't let their brains melt
Avoid summer school (and summer brain drain) with a little e-learning.
The power of play
As children slog though grueling schedules of enrichment and academics, researchers have found a connection between brain development and the very thing kids are getting less of.
Golden Apple Awards 2010 (ages 6-8)
From a talking pen to a futuristic ant farm, these toys are made for kids' learning (and fun).
