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Language & Literacy
CharacterConfidenceDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
praising kids
Praising Kids: A Guide for Offering Encouragement to Kids
Praising Kids: A Guide for Offering Encouragement to Kids

Praising kids builds self-esteem and confidence. Learn ways to effectively encourage and praise your child.

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CharacterCollaborationCritical ThinkingDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
respect for kids
Teaching Kids What Respect Is and Why It’s Important
Teaching Kids What Respect Is and Why It’s Important

Learning respect is critical for kids’ social skills and positive sense of self. Discover tips and activities to help teach your child about respect.

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ContentCore SkillsDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
adjectives for kids
7 Lists of Adjectives for Kids: Building Language Skills
7 Lists of Adjectives for Kids: Building Language Skills

Learning about adjectives is vital for kids. Discover why adjectives are important for building language skills and fun ways to help your child learn them.

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ContentCore SkillsDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
Phonemic Awareness - A Guide for Parents Plus 17 Skills to Teach Kids
Phonemic Awareness: A Guide for Parents Plus 5 Skills to Teach Kids
Phonemic Awareness: A Guide for Parents Plus 5 Skills to Teach Kids

Learn what phonemic awareness is and how to teach it. You can also try some of our games to practice this essential skill with your child.

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How It BeginsDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
what are sight words
What Are Sight Words? | A Helpful Guide for Parents
What Are Sight Words? | A Helpful Guide for Parents

Learn what sight words are and their importance. Get strategies to teach them to your child, as well as fun activities to reinforce these essential words.

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ContentCore SkillsDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
Teacher teaching vowels to kid in classroom
Vowels: How to Help Kids Learn Short and Long Vowel Sounds
Vowels: How to Help Kids Learn Short and Long Vowel Sounds

Wondering how to help your child learn long and short vowel sounds? Take a look at this step-by-step guide to teaching vowels from our experts!

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ContentCore SkillsDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
3rd grade sight words
Sight Words for 3rd Grade: A List & Guide for Parents
Sight Words for 3rd Grade: A List & Guide for Parents

Help your child become a better reader by practicing these 3rd-grade sight words. Discover tips to make the learning process more enjoyable.

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ContentCore SkillsDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
reading program for kids
Reading Program For Kids: How To Teach Your Child To Read
Reading Program For Kids: How To Teach Your Child To Read

A reading program for kids can help your child develop essential reading skills. Discover how to teach reading in a fun and engaging way!

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ContentCore SkillsDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
phonics
Phonics: What It Is and How It Can Encourage a Love of Learning
Phonics: What It Is and How It Can Encourage a Love of Learning

Trying to teach your child to read? We’ll tell you how phonics can help them read while laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning.

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ContentCore SkillsDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
Children learning the alphabet while doing interesting tasks
Invented Spelling: What It Is, Benefits, and Tips
Invented Spelling: What It Is, Benefits, and Tips

As your child learns to read and write, they may use invented spelling. Learn about this development stage, its benefits, and how to help your child.

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ContentCore SkillsDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
Child writing in an open journal on a table
22 Essential Writing Games for Kids to Boost Skills
22 Essential Writing Games for Kids to Boost Skills

Is your little one learning to write? Try these 22 fun writing games, perfect for honing your preschool or kindergarten-aged child’s writing skills.

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ContentCore SkillsDr. Jody Sherman LeVos
Child practicing decoding - Early reading success
18 Tips for Boosting Decoding Skills in Young Readers
18 Tips for Boosting Decoding Skills in Young Readers

Once your child understands that letters make sounds, they can start sounding out words. Learn more about decoding in reading and how this skill works.

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