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, Early Language . By Maya Smart | July 15 , 2024

How Your Words Drive Your Baby’s Brain Development & Prepare Them to Read

Parents literally build babies’ & toddlers’ brains through interactive conversation. Parenting author & literacy expert Maya

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Literacy Skills, Early Language . By Maya Smart | June 17 , 2024

Why, When, and How to Limit Your Baby’s or Preschooler’s Screen Time

How much is too much screen time for babies/preschoolers, when is it ok, & how do you set up optimal limits? Maya Payne Smart has

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Maya's Favorites, Literacy Skills, Writing, Social Emotional, Family Activities, Literacy Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Chrysta Naron | June 11 , 2024

How to Do an Awesome Bill of Rights Activity for Preschoolers

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Maya's Favorites, Literacy Skills . By Maya Smart | June 10 , 2024

You’re Hired: Parents Can—and Should—Teach Kids Reading Fundamentals

Parenting author and reading advocate Maya Payne Smart explains why parents need to teach their children reading basics—and

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Early Language . By Laila Weir | June 06 , 2024

Here’s How to Fit Learning into Your Preschooler’s Summer Fun

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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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