Family Activities . By Laila Weir | May 15 , 2025

Fun June Read Alouds and Story Time Activities for Families

Discover some awesome new reads to share with your child this month with our recommendations of picture books to read in June

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Maya's Favorites, Literacy Skills, Early Language, Family Activities . By Maya Smart | May 12 , 2025

Maya in Katie Couric Media: The Surprising Influence Grandparents Have on Raising Young Readers

Learn from parenting author Maya Payne Smart how everyday moments with grandparents are boosting many kids’ reading

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Letters & Sounds, Print Awareness, Family Activities, Literacy Activities . By Maya Smart | May 05 , 2025

Maya in CNBC: Unlocking Children’s Potential With Research-Backed Early Literacy Strategies

Small, smart daily moments build strong readers. Parenting author Maya Smart shares actionable tips to foster early literacy and

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | April 16 , 2025

Fun May Read Alouds and Story Time Activities for Families

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Family Activities, Literacy Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Laila Weir | April 07 , 2025

How to Make 3 Fun & Educational DIY Easter Basket Gifts

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Maya's Favorites, Literacy Skills, Early Language, Letters & Sounds . By Mary Follin | March 31 , 2025

5 Easy, Fun Phonemic Awareness Games for You and Your Preschooler to Play at Home

Lay the foundation for reading success! Discover 5 easy, fun phonemic awareness activities to help your child recognize sounds in

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | March 25 , 2025

Fun April Read Alouds and Story Time Activities for Families

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Maya's Favorites, Parent-School Partnership, Library & Literacy Advocacy, Books for Adults . By Maya Smart | March 17 , 2025

The Paperback Edition of Reading for Our Lives Is Here—And It Couldn’t Come at a More Critical Time

Awards serve as exclamation marks—chances to pause and say, this matters. Maya Payne Smart reflects on building change with

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | February 28 , 2025

Fun March Read Alouds and Story Time Activities for Families

Discover March activities & picture books for Women's History Month, Ramadan, St. Patrick's Day and

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | January 27 , 2025

Fun February Read Alouds and Story Time Activities for Families

Get fun seasonal recommendations of books to read aloud to kids in February, plus activities to build

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