Social Emotional, Personal Development . By Maya Smart | March 04 , 2024

5 Awesome Quotes About How Parents Win with Family Reading

Kids aren't the only ones who can benefit from read-aloud time. Moms and dads can experience powerful and lasting benefits,

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Family Activities, Literacy Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Laila Weir | February 29 , 2024

Recycled Storytelling Dice Make a Fun, Free, Educational Easter Gift

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Family Activities, Literacy Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Contributor | February 28 , 2024

How to Make an Adorable Easter Bunny Puppet that’s a Reading Buddy, Too

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Literacy Skills, Letters & Sounds, Family Activities, Literacy Activities . By Laila Weir | February 22 , 2024

Kids Can’t Sit Still? Teach Them to Read with this Easy DIY Soccer Game

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Parent-School Partnership, Library & Literacy Advocacy . By Maya Smart | February 12 , 2024

How to Choose a Preschool or Childcare for Your Child

Choosing a preschool or childcare for your child? Use this guide from national literacy thought leader Maya Payne Smart to make

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Print Awareness, Family Activities, Literacy Activities . By Maya Smart | February 05 , 2024

Five Reading Aloud Tips to Get Your Child Kindergarten Ready

Did you know that most storytimes come up short? Learn how to help kids bridge from listening into literacy with these expert

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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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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 Laila Weir | January 04 , 2024

4 Awesome Ways to Support Your Child’s Literacy this Lunar New Year

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