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Reading logs may harm children's motivation to read. Learn what research shows and discover better alternatives.

Reading Tips Tips for Parents

Reading Logs: Do They Help or Create Reading Resentment?

Should you read aloud to kids who can already read? Research says yes—here's why it still matters.

Child Development Foundational Skills

Reading Aloud to Kids Who Can Already Read: Why It Still Matters

Confused about IEPs and 504 plans? Learn the key differences, what reading accommodations your child might receive, and how to advocate effectively for their needs.

Child Development Tips for Parents

IEP vs. 504: Reading Accommodations Explained

Discover why reading skills fade without practice and learn effective strategies for keeping your child's phonics, fluency, and comprehension sharp through cumulative review.

Foundational Skills

Cumulative Review: Why Reading Skills Need Constant Reinforcement

Learn when and how to correct your child's reading mistakes without crushing their confidence. Discover research-backed strategies that build skills while preserving their love of reading.

Foundational Skills Reading Tips

Error Correction in Reading: How to Help Without Discouraging

Learn why words like "floss," "puff," and "doll" double their final letters. Discover the Floss Rule and help your child master this essential spelling pattern with confidence.

Foundational Skills

The Floss Rule: Why We Double F, L, and S

Confused about teaching diphthongs? Learn simple strategies for helping your child master 'oi,' 'oy,' 'ou,' and 'ow' sounds with confidence and clarity.

Foundational Skills

Diphthongs Demystified: Teaching ‘oi,’ ‘oy,’ ‘ou,’ and ‘ow’

Learn how Response to Intervention (RTI) works and what each tier means for your struggling reader. Get practical tips for advocating effectively within your school's support system.

Child Development Tips for Parents

Response to Intervention (RTI): Understanding Your School’s Tiered Support System

Understanding silent E transforms reading for kids. Learn why this pattern matters, how to teach it effectively, and activities that make the magic E rule stick.

Foundational Skills Reading Tips

Silent E: The Magic That Makes Vowels Say Their Names

Jan Brett's intricate illustrations teach children prediction and visual literacy skills. Discover how her beloved books support reading comprehension and observation skills.

Book Recommendations Reading Activities

Jan Brett Books: Teaching Prediction and Visual Literacy