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Language & Literacy
ConfidenceDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
young kid reading decodable books
Decodable Books: What They Are and Why They’re Important
Decodable Books: What They Are and Why They’re Important

Decodable books teach how to turn a written word into a spoken word. Learn why they’re important and how to support your child as they read them.

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Core SkillsDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
Kids learning root words
Root Words: What They Are, Examples & When Kids Learn Them
Root Words: What They Are, Examples & When Kids Learn Them

Do you want to help build your child’s vocabulary and improve their reading comprehension? Learning root words is a great place to start because they serve as the foundation for many other words. This guide will explain exactly what root words are and when your...

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ContentCore SkillsDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
fun reading activities
What Are Fun Ways to Teach Reading? | 11 Creative Ideas
What Are Fun Ways to Teach Reading? | 11 Creative Ideas

Reading activities are a great way to teach reading because they can reinforce and improve literacy skills. Here are some fun, hands-on ideas to try.

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ContentCore SkillsDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
High-Frequency Words: 5 Practical Tips for Your Child (30 words)
30 High-Frequency Words: Parent’s Guide & Strategies
30 High-Frequency Words: Parent’s Guide & Strategies

High-frequency words are words found most often in children’s books. Learning high-frequency words helps your child become a more fluent, confident reader.

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ContentCore SkillsDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
2nd grade reading comprehension
2nd Grade Reading Comprehension: Strategies & Tips
2nd Grade Reading Comprehension: Strategies & Tips

The next step in your child’s learning adventure is 2nd grade reading comprehension. Learn how you can help them improve reading comprehension at home.

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ContentCore SkillsDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
Children are reading
How To Teach Vocabulary: 15 Fun and Easy Ideas
How To Teach Vocabulary: 15 Fun and Easy Ideas

Your child’s vocabulary helps them communicate with others, have stronger reading comprehension, and make sense of the world around them. Use these fun strategies for teaching vocabulary.

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Monthly Featured ActivitiesPrintablesCharlotte Wright
Independent Play Spark Cards (Ages 5-6+)
Independent Play Spark Cards (Ages 5-6+)

These independent play cards for kids spark creativity, movement, and imagination—plus blank cards to add your own playful ideas!

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ContentCore SkillsDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
phonological awareness
What Is Phonological Awareness? A Guide for Parents
What Is Phonological Awareness? A Guide for Parents

Phonological awareness is the understanding of sounds by rhyming, segmenting, and blending syllables. Here’s how to help kids learn this important skill.

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ContentCore SkillsDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
50 Good Books to Read for Kids on Bugs, Animals, Dinosaurs, and Space
Reading Milestones by Age: Stages of Reading Development
Reading Milestones by Age: Stages of Reading Development

Kids reach different reading stages as they develop, from playing with books to sounding out simple words to connecting what they read to their life.

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Monthly Featured ActivitiesPrintablesCharlotte Wright
Little Explorer’s Scavenger Hunt (Ages 2-5)
Little Explorer’s Scavenger Hunt (Ages 2-5)

Try this scavenger hunt for kids ages 2–5—perfect for exploring, learning new words, and building early thinking skills through play.

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Monthly Featured ActivitiesPrintablesCharlotte Wright
A Book About Me (Ages 3-6+)
A Book About Me (Ages 3-6+)

Celebrate your child’s growth with the About Me Printable Mini-book—perfect for reflection, self-expression, and end-of-year memories.

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Monthly Featured ActivitiesPrintablesCharlotte Wright
Roll Me a Story (Ages 3-6+)
Roll Me a Story (Ages 3-6+)

Build your child’s storytelling skills with a playful dice game that sparks creativity, imagination, and early writing confidence.

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