Maya's Favorites, Community, Library & Literacy Advocacy . By Maya Smart | October 28 , 2024

Literacy First Celebrates 30 Years of Impact with Reading for Our Lives Book Club

Parenting author Maya Payne Smart discusses the gold standard of reading tutor programs & a thoughtful book conversation on

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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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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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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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Maya's Favorites, Parent-School Partnership, Author & Leader Interviews . By Maya Smart | January 09 , 2024

This Doctor Has a Prescription for Creating Lifelong Readers

Author Maya Smart talks with pediatrician Dipesh Navsaria of Reach Out and Read about easy ways parents can help their kids

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Maya's Favorites, Parent-School Partnership . By Maya Smart | September 05 , 2023

4 Ways Parents Can Help Kids Have a Great School Year

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Maya's Favorites, Literacy Skills, Letters & Sounds, Family Activities, Literacy Activities . By Maya Smart | July 03 , 2023

How 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

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Maya's Favorites, Personal Development, Books for Adults . By Maya Smart | May 29 , 2023

How to Assess Your Child’s Development & When to Seek Help

Parenting author and literacy advocate Maya Payne Smart outlines a framework to follow when evaluating your child’s development

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