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Books stink for teaching your child HOW to read 🙁
The good news is, your preschooler loves books (and they provide so many literacy benefits). The bad news is, books are terrible for teaching your child HOW to read. How many kids have I seen whose confidence is totally crushed...
So you thought your toddler could read, but now every word is a struggle!
So You Thought You Taught Your Toddler to Read… Now Every Word is a Fight Does this sound familiar? You thought your toddler had reading down, but now every word turns into a battle. I’ve got good news and bad news for you. The Bad News: There's No Magic Tool The bad...
The #1 way to teach your child to read words
When your child knows their letters sounds, but can’t manage to read a word without guessing or dissolving into tears, it is so frustrating for both of you. As parents, blending seems so simple in our minds, so why is it so hard to explain?! The good news is, you can...
When is the right time to teach my child to read?
This is the number one question I am asked, “when can I start teaching letters/reading?” Even as a reading specialist, I was intimidated by teaching my preschoolers to read. I always assumed I would start letters with my own son around age 3 or 4, but he just wasn’t...
Books stink for teaching your child HOW to read 🙁
The good news is, your preschooler loves books (and they provide so many literacy benefits). The bad news is, books are terrible for teaching your child HOW to read. How many kids have I seen whose confidence is totally crushed...
So you thought your toddler could read, but now every word is a struggle!
So You Thought You Taught Your Toddler to Read… Now Every Word is a Fight Does this sound familiar? You thought your toddler had reading down, but now every word turns into a battle. I’ve got good news and bad news for you. The Bad News: There's No Magic Tool The bad...
The #1 way to teach your child to read words
When your child knows their letters sounds, but can’t manage to read a word without guessing or dissolving into tears, it is so frustrating for both of you. As parents, blending seems so simple in our minds, so why is it so hard to explain?! The good news is, you can...
When is the right time to teach my child to read?
This is the number one question I am asked, “when can I start teaching letters/reading?” Even as a reading specialist, I was intimidated by teaching my preschoolers to read. I always assumed I would start letters with my own son around age 3 or 4, but he just wasn’t...
Books stink for teaching your child HOW to read 🙁
The good news is, your preschooler loves books (and they provide so many literacy benefits). The bad news is, books are terrible for teaching your child HOW to read. How many kids have I seen whose confidence is totally crushed...
So you thought your toddler could read, but now every word is a struggle!
So You Thought You Taught Your Toddler to Read… Now Every Word is a Fight Does this sound familiar? You thought your toddler had reading down, but now every word turns into a battle. I’ve got good news and bad news for you. The Bad News: There's No Magic Tool The bad...
The #1 way to teach your child to read words
When your child knows their letters sounds, but can’t manage to read a word without guessing or dissolving into tears, it is so frustrating for both of you. As parents, blending seems so simple in our minds, so why is it so hard to explain?! The good news is, you can...
Why Bother Teaching Phonics When There Are So Many Exceptions?
If you’re wondering why we teach phonics when English seems full of exceptions, here’s one word that answers it: confidence. If your goal is just to teach your child to read and spell a list of words, then I highly recommend memorization. It’s quick and gets the job...
From Reader to Leader: How Literacy and Leadership Are Connected
As parents, we all want our children to grow up to be leaders—confident, empathetic, and capable of making a difference in the world. But did you know that literacy plays a crucial role in developing these leadership traits? In this post, we’ll explore the...
Why Lowercase Letters Matter: The Case for Teaching Lowercase First
So You Thought You Taught Your Toddler to Read… Now Every Word is a Fight Does this sound familiar? You thought your toddler had reading down, but now every word turns into a battle. I’ve got good news and bad news for you. The Bad News: There's No Magic Tool The bad...
The Power of Game-Based Learning: Why Play is the Key to Reading Success
As parents, we all want to make learning a joyful experience for our children, especially when it comes to something as essential as reading. But what if we told you that turning reading into a game could be the secret to unlocking your child’s reading potential?...
How to Make Reading Fun: 5 Creative Games to Play with Your Child
If you’ve ever struggled to get your child excited about reading, you’re not alone. Many parents find that traditional reading methods can feel more like a chore than a fun activity. But what if you could turn reading into a game that your child can’t wait to play? In...