Literacy Skills, Letters & Sounds, Vocabulary, Family Activities, Literacy Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Mikee Mapalo | September 30 , 2024

DIY Halloween Alphabet Spinner for Kids—With Free Printable

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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, Spelling, Vocabulary, Family Activities, Literacy Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Chrysta Naron | March 21 , 2024

Help Your Kid Learn to Read with this Sight Word Easter Egg Hunt

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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, 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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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Letters & Sounds, Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing, Print Awareness, Parent-School Partnership, Books for Adults . By Fernando Bautista | August 02 , 2023

Happy Book Birthday to Me! My Parenting Book for Raising Readers Turns 1

Author Maya Smart reflects after year one of her parenting book for raising readers, Reading for Our Lives: A Literacy Action

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Letters & Sounds, Spelling, Vocabulary, Print Awareness . By Andrea Hunt | January 23 , 2023

Music 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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Maya's Favorites, Literacy Skills, Early Language, Letters & Sounds, Spelling, Vocabulary, Family Activities, Literacy Activities . By Andrea Hunt | August 22 , 2022

Super Fun, Simple, Free Word Games to Play with Small Kids

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Vocabulary, Family Activities, Literacy Activities . By Contributor | August 15 , 2022

6 Science-Based Tips for Teaching Your Kids Vocabulary … the Fun Way

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Family Activities, Literacy Activities . By Contributor | July 19 , 2021

Here’s How to Raise a Reader from Birth (Hint: It’s Fun!)

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