Chicago is famously known for its “summer-time-chi vibes”. Summer brings up thoughts about vacation, relaxing, and, for some, anxiety about what to do with the kiddos for those months. However, the parents whose children are most successful and read either on or above grade level see the summer time as an opportunity to help their […]
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Does reading seem like a battle with your child? It could be because they don’t understand phonics. This makes it incredibly difficult to enjoy reading or be motivated to complete reading assignments. Phonics has been a hot topic in the world of reading. Many adults know how to use phonics but don’t realize it. Unfortunately,
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As summer approaches, it’s the perfect time to focus on improving your child’s reading level. With no homework or school schedules to worry about, your child can have a relaxed summer with plenty of opportunities to read. Here are ten tips to help your child improve their reading level this summer.
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Reading is one of the most important skills a child can understand. It is the foundation for all other learning and opens up a world of opportunities. However, teaching phonics is a skill that is unfortunately not emphasized in schools. In some classrooms, teachers are teaching reading through inferences instead of teaching letter sounds. So
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As parents, we all try to juggle many hats, but you cannot do it all by yourself. If you are reading this, you are most likely a fantastic parent. But, if you aren’t trained in phonics, comprehension, and decoding strategies, you probably aren’t a fantastic reading teacher. Even if you have some of those skills,
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Listen to the post read aloud here February is among us. This short month exists to celebrate a generation of people who symbolize innovation, creativity, and resilience. Usually, schools will focus on reading about the two most popular figures for Black History Month, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Ms. Rosa Parks. Some might even
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