Have you heard of the “summer slide”? Unfortunately, it’s a slide that no mom wants her child to ride, but these ideas may help!
Words needn’t be used only for communicating—they can be fun to play with, too! And the more fun that students have with words, the likelier they’ll be to enjoy reading, writing, and learning. One of the more amusing examples of…
Hungry for a hands-on reading or spelling activity your students will relish? If so, our funny and yummy Build Your Best Burger review activity is certain to satisfy! Correct answers reveal familiar burger toppings your students can choose to add…
We hear from many parents whose children struggle with blending adjacent consonants. When you think about it, the jump from three-letter words to even just four-letter words is actually a big leap for early learners. They must master a new…
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Do you want to help your child learn to read with expression? We’ve got 5 great tips and 2 free downloads for you!
Turn reading or spelling practice into a work of art! Practice makes perfect, and this engaging hands-on activity is the perfect way to practice reading and spelling lesson words. The world’s most beautiful butterflies are ready to flutter into your home,…
Discover how to use Word Trees to help your child become familiar with Latin roots.
Phonograms are the building blocks of our language. Practice phonograms and have fun with this hands-on activity!
Go ahead and make a mistake. It’s okay. Really, it is. Life is full of “oops” moments and there’s no time like the present to start embracing your oops. The next time you think you’ve made a mistake, look at…
We often talk about the importance of mastery-based, multisensory lessons, but it’s also important to make learning to read FUN—and engaging games and activities may be just the ticket to make that happen! Helping kids develop a love for reading…
Imagine this: a home library filled with an assortment of books on all subjects. Your kids can explore interesting topics, dive deep into imaginary worlds, and read to their hearts’ content. You’re cultivating their love of reading with each and…