Maya's Favorites, Literacy Skills, Early Language, Letters & Sounds . By Maya Smart | September 16 , 2024

Spelling Champs Beat the Odds, But Reading Itself is a Stretch Goal for Too Many

Discover the history of black spelling bee contestants who beat the odds, even as strong reading & spelling remain stretch goals

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Maya's Favorites, Early Language, Letters & Sounds, Spelling, Vocabulary, Family Activities . By Maya Smart | September 02 , 2024

The Planet Word Museum in D.C. Is The Place to Spur Language and Literacy Love with Kids

Parenting author Maya Payne Smart shares a peek at the Planet Word museum in Washington, D.C. and how it can inspire readers and

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Letters & Sounds . By Maya Smart | August 26 , 2024

How to Develop Your Child’s Phonological Awareness in Easy, Fun, Free Ways

Discover how to develop phonological awareness in easy, fun, free ways. It’s a key but often-overlooked skill kids need to read

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Literacy Skills, Letters & Sounds, Spelling, Writing, Family Activities, Literacy Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Chrysta Naron | May 17 , 2024

Help Your Preschooler Make a Unique Father’s Day Card

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Maya's Favorites, Letters & Sounds, Spelling, Print Awareness, Read-With-Me Recipes . By Laila Weir | May 13 , 2024

Free Kids’ Cookbook: These Easy Recipes for Kids Help Teach Your Child to Read

Discover easy recipes for kids to make that also teach reading skills. All bundled in a free kids’ cookbook PDF available to

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Literacy Skills, Letters & Sounds, Writing, Family Activities, Literacy Activities . By Maya Smart | April 15 , 2024

Why b and d Reversals Happen and 3 Ways to Help Kids Set Them Straight

Young kids often confuse lowercase b and d—for good reason. Get easy, high-impact tips to teach your child to read and write

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Literacy Skills, Letters & Sounds, Spelling, Family Activities, Literacy Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Chrysta Naron | March 12 , 2024

This Fun St. Patrick’s Day Activity Teaches Kids to Read

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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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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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Literacy Skills, Letters & Sounds, Spelling, Vocabulary, Social Emotional, Family Activities, Literacy Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Penny Leigh Sebring | November 02 , 2023

How to Teach Kids Gratitude (& Spelling) with Adorable DIY Paper Chain Animals

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