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Unlocking Phonemic Awareness Through Poetry

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Unlocking Phonemic Awareness Through Poetry As teachers, we know how important phonemic awareness is to unlocking the door of literacy for our students. We also know that, especially in the early years, children learn best through play and exploration. Combining these two elements can be a powerful way to help struggling readers gain confidence and independence in their reading skills. Enter poetry! The Benefits of Using Poetry to Teach Phonemic Awareness Using poetry as an […]

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5 Best Games and Toys for Teaching Reading

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Teaching Reading with Games and Toys Move over worksheets; there’s a new arsenal of tools in the toolkit for teaching reading. And they come in the form of games and toys! From alphabet blocks to jigsaw puzzles, these playful tools can help kids learn to read while having fun. Break out the games and get ready to boost reading skills. From phonics-based flashcards to interactive electronic readers, you can find something that fits everyone’s needs

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The Science of Reading: 5 Ways to Help Struggling Readers

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The Science of Reading: 5 Ways to Help Struggling Readers Do you remember the first time you read a book all by yourself? It was probably a pretty big accomplishment! You may not have realized it at the time, but your brain was working hard to make sense of all those words on the page. In fact, reading is one of the most complex activities that our brains do. But for struggling students, reading can

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5 Easy Ideas to Promote Summer Learning

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5 EASY IDEAS TO PROMOTE LEARNING IN THE SUMMER Do you often wonder how to promote learning in the summer? Summer vacation is a time for fun in the sun, but it’s also an excellent opportunity to continue learning. Here are 5 easy ideas to help promote summer learning for students of all ages. Did you know 86 percent of public schools in the United States operate on a traditional calendar? Harris Cooper of Duke

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How to Teach Rhyming to Struggling Students

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HOW TO TEACH RHYMING TO STRUGGLING STUDENTS Inside this post, you’ll learn how to teach rhyming to struggling and emergent readers with the latest strategies. Stop wasting time following out-of-date advice or myths, as it won’t get you the results you want in the classroom – stronger readers. Read this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the science of rhyming, and you’ll know how to guide your struggling students with activities to

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