Category: Literacy

Child's hands holding dice. A great way to help understand probability concept.

Understand Basic Probability Concept: How to Help Your Child

Let’s Understand the Probability Concept “Probability” might sound like a big, word, especially when thinking about preschoolers. However, helping your preschooler understand basic probability concept is simpler than it seems. It’s like when we guess whether it will rain because the sky is gray or predict

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A family enjoying reading at night to boost their child's reading confidence

How Can You Help Your Child With Reading Confidence?

Introduction. Hello, readers. If you’re here, it’s likely because you are looking to help your child with reading confidence. Perhaps you’ve noticed them hesitating as they flip through pages or shy away from new books. There are moments when they soar through pages with enthusiasm, and

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Parent and child reading together in a blanket fort. Reading strategies are fun!

How can you help your child with reading strategies?

Reading is a journey, an adventure, a key to worlds unknown. But how do we ensure our children not only read but really engage with the words, understand the stories, and glean the embedded knowledge? That’s where reading strategies come in, the navigational tools on this

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Child engrossed in reading a book to practice reading speed.

How can you help your child with reading speed?

In the digital era where we live, everything seems to be moving at warp speed, including the rate at which we digest information. Did you realize this could also apply to reading? Absolutely! Not only in devouring the latest bestseller but also in how your child

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A child practicing letter formation

How Can You Help Your Child with Letter Formation?

Writing is an essential skill that forms the foundation of a child’s educational journey, and it all starts with letter formation. More often than not, parents are the first teachers in this journey, playing a crucial role in setting the stage for their child’s literacy development.

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Parent and child engaging in a syllable board game at home.

How can you help your child with syllabication?

Understanding syllabication is crucial to improving your child’s reading and spelling skills. If you want to help your child with syllabication, then you have to understand it and its rules. Syllabication is the process of dividing words into syllables, smaller units that can simplify complex words.

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A child using a picture book to decode words

How can you help your child with decoding words?

Decoding words is essentially translating printed letters into sounds, a critical skill for reading. Without this, every new word your child encounters becomes an intimidating challenge. Fortunately, as a parent or guardian, you can do plenty to help your child with decoding words. Now, let’s chat

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How Can You Help Your Child with Sound Blending?

When you set out to help your child with sound blending, you’re essentially providing them with a ticket to explore new worlds. You’re gifting them the ability to decode letters, combine sounds, and form words that can tell enchanting stories. This journey of sound blending is

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Parent teaching child syllables with books

Syllable Mastering: How to Help Your Child

Syllables are the building blocks of language – think of them as the beats that give rhythm to the words we speak. They’re absolutely essential in helping children develop their reading and writing skills, breaking down complex words into manageable chunks. Let us explore more about

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