Your child can sound out words when reading. They recognize letter patterns and decode sentences in their books. But can they write those same words from memory? This is where dictation exercises come in, and they’re more important than many parents realize. What Are Dictation Exercises? Dictation exercises involve listening to a word or sentence […]
Your child asks for just one more bedtime story, but you’ve already read through the pile of books twice. Or maybe you’re looking for fresh story options that engage your little one while you prepare dinner. YouTube booktubers, content creators who focus on children’s literature, can fill these gaps beautifully when chosen carefully. Why YouTube […]
Imagine trying to teach your child to read without access to books. No library within walking distance. No bookstore in your neighborhood. No books at home except maybe one or two worn paperbacks. For millions of children across America, this isn’t imagination; it’s reality. They live in what researchers call “book deserts.” The term sounds […]
You’re living in the car. Between soccer practice, baseball games, swim meets, and whatever tournament is happening this weekend, you’ve practically set up camp in the parking lot. Your trunk is full of snack bags, water bottles, and gear. Your calendar looks like a color-coded nightmare. And somewhere in the back of your mind, you’re […]
Your child curled up next to you with a favorite book. Just fifteen minutes. No pressure, no stress. What if I told you that this simple daily habit could change everything about your child’s reading future? It’s not just possible, it’s powerful. As parents, we’re all juggling a million things. Between homework, dinner, bedtime battles, […]
Open a Jan Brett book, and you enter a world where the story unfolds in multiple places all at once. While the main text tells you what’s happening now, the decorative borders whisper secrets about what’s coming next. A child who learns to read these visual clues develops prediction skills that transform their reading comprehension […]
“What has hands but can’t clap?” your six-year-old asks with a mischievous grin. You pause, think, then admit defeat. “A clock!” she shouts triumphantly, delighted that she stumped you with her riddle. That moment of playful thinking? It’s doing more for her reading development than you might realize. Riddles are sneaky learning tools disguised as […]
Your seven-year-old walks up to you with their tablet, asking ChatGPT to write them a story about a purple dinosaur who loves pizza. Five minutes later, they’re giggling at a perfectly crafted tale, complete with rhymes and silly adventures. It’s magical, entertaining, and… maybe a little concerning? Welcome to the world of AI-powered learning, where […]
Your child scrolls through their device, giggling at pictures of cats with funny captions and sharing memes faster than you can keep up. Before you dismiss this as mindless entertainment, consider this: those silly images with text might actually be sneaky reading practice in disguise. Welcome to the unexpected world where internet culture meets literacy […]
