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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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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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | January 03 , 2024

Fun January Read Alouds and Story Time Activities for Families

Discover some awesome picture books about Martin Luther King, Jr. and other tips for January story time with small

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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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Family Activities, Literacy Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Maya Smart | December 18 , 2023

6 Festive Play & Learn Activities for Tots & Preschoolers — Free Printables

Download 6 fun (and educational!) printable crafts & recipes to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa & New Year's with tots and

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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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