Why & How to Talk to Your Baby: ‘Language Nutrition’ Feeds the Brain
Talking to babies is so vital to their brain development that it’s often called language nutrition. And some ways of talking
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Discover powerful, actionable advice for parents teaching kids to read, from literacy advocate and author Maya Payne
Read the postHow to Teach Your Child the Alphabet: The Ultimate Parent’s Guide
Looking for tips on how to teach your child the alphabet? Check out this comprehensive guide from Maya Smart, a parenting and
Read the postWe Should All Be Readers: How and Why Parents Should Teach Reading
To attain the consciousness, solidarity, and equity our society so desperately needs, we must be informed and deliberate in
Read the postHow to Choose the Best ABC Books for Preschoolers
When it comes to teaching the ABCs, not all alphabet books are created equal. This post tells how to pick ABC books for
Read the postEarly Literacy Tips for Parents from a Teacher & Bookstore Owner
Get helpful early literacy tips for parents as author Maya Payne Smart interviews former teacher & children’s bookstore owner
Read the postThis Mom of a Struggling Reader Created an Educational Board Game to Teach Kids Reading
When one mom’s son struggled to read, she did everything she could to help. Now, she’s created an educational reading board
Read the postTeach Reading as You Make an Easy Recipe for Kids: Three Bean Salad
Teach your child to read the TH spelling pattern as you make this easy recipe for kids together and then enjoy a healthy three
Read the postTeach Your Child to Read, Cook, & Spell with Yummy Stuffed Shell Pasta
Print this easy recipe for kids to teach your child to read the SH spelling pattern as you make a delicious pasta dish
Read the postMusic To Their Ears: Why Poetry And Rhyming Books Are Awesome For Kids
Little kids love rhymes. But do poetry for kids and rhyming books help engage young readers and develop literacy? You bet. Find
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