Vocabulary

DIY Halloween Alphabet Spinner for Kids—With Free Printable

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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