Reading books out loud to your child is a precious and important part of their development. Read-alouds support children’s literacy development, bonding experiences, and story comprehension skills. However, simply reading the words on the page isn’t always enough to facilitate meaningful reading experiences with your kids. Making storytime an interactive and educational bonding memory can […]
No matter how your family approaches reading at home, children develop literacy skills and learn best in a reader-friendly environment. Nurturing your child’s love for reading can positively affect their emotional, cognitive, and mental development. One way to foster healthy reading habits in your home is to create an inviting, cozy reading nook—also known as […]
Young readers can experience a wide range of motivation levels. Some kids love reading and begin to devour all the print they can get their hands on; others might struggle through each new sentence; and everything in between. One way to strengthen readers’ interest and enthusiasm toward books is through interactive support in a positive […]
When your child is learning how to read, it’s an exciting and rewarding time. As parents, we all want to see our children grow into literate, successful individuals—both academically and as human beings. But for some children, learning to read isn’t the most empowering or life-changing experience. Some kids really struggle. In that case, what […]
When kids are learning to read, the books they explore play a role in shaping their skills and attitudes toward reading. Books also impact literacy development: texts must be appropriate for a child’s age, interests, and stage of reading development. It’s important to choose beginning reader books for your child that support their literacy journey […]
Dyslexia is a type of Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) that can cause difficulties with reading, writing, and spelling. As the most common learning disability, it’s estimated that nearly 20% of the population may have dyslexia at varying levels of severity, even if they aren’t diagnosed. While dyslexia is a learning disorder, there are effective instructional […]
Reading aloud to your child is one of the most supportive things you can do for his or her literacy development. Whether your child is an early reader or still a baby, engaging them in storytime instills some of the fundamental skills they need to become lifelong readers. There is scientific evidence that points to […]
Early literacy is an important foundation in child development. It sets the stage for communication, school readiness, lifelong learning, and future success. When children have early literacy experiences, the brain is activated in areas related to language, expression, attention, memory, emotional regulation, and more. Should children be able to read before kindergarten? It depends on […]
The term concepts of print, also called print concepts, broadly refers to a child’s earliest understanding of written language and its purpose. It’s a term that’s helpful for you, as a parent or educator, to be familiar with when introducing kids to reading. In early literacy development, children gain several print concepts and begin to […]
