Literacy Skills, Early Language, Vocabulary, Family Activities, Literacy Activities . By Maya Smart | January 29 , 2024

The Three Best Reasons to Read Aloud to Babies

Reading aloud to babies from day one can boost their brain capacity, language development, and vocabulary growth. Here’s

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Parent-School Partnership . By Maya Smart | January 22 , 2024

4 Reasons Why Parents Should Learn to Teach Reading Immediately

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Kids Books, Social Emotional, Family Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Karen Williams | January 20 , 2024

14 Sweet Picture Books About Love for Valentine’s Day

It’s the season of love, and Valentine’s Day presents us with the perfect opportunity to explore the concept of love with our

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Maya's Favorites, Parent-School Partnership, Author & Leader Interviews . By Maya Smart | January 09 , 2024

This Doctor Has a Prescription for Creating Lifelong Readers

Author Maya Smart talks with pediatrician Dipesh Navsaria of Reach Out and Read about easy ways parents can help their kids

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Family Activities, Literacy Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Chrysta Naron | January 04 , 2024

3 Best Ways to Support Your Kids’ Literacy This Valentine’s Day

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Parent-School Partnership, Books for Adults . By Maya Smart | January 01 , 2024

The Overlooked Tool Parents Have for Getting Kids Ready to Read

Parent educator Maya Payne Smart discusses an easily overlooked tool parents have at their disposal in preparing their kids to

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Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. with These 13 Thought-Provoking Books

Discover thoughtful and engaging picture books to read about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Letters & Sounds, Family Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Contributor | December 12 , 2023

Fun Board Games that Help Teach Reading Skills 

Discover the most fun board games that help teach reading skills to preschoolers through early elementary

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Parent-School Partnership, Author & Leader Interviews . By Maya Smart | December 04 , 2023

Early Intervention for Developmental Delays: What Parents Need to Know

Learn about how to tell if your child has a developmental delay and what kind of help is available, plus what to expect if you

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Literacy Skills, Print Awareness, Family Activities, Literacy Activities, Read-With-Me Recipes, Seasonal & Holidays . By Chrysta Naron | November 20 , 2023

Teach Your Child to Read with this Easy DIY Christmas Ornament Recipe

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