What Are The Best Reading Books For Pre-School Children?

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As you can probably tell from the title of this article, we’re going to be exploring pre-school reading books in today’s piece. Introducing your child to letters, words, and reading from an early (pre-school) age is by far and away one of the best things you can do for your little one. The best way to do this is through books; however, with so many pre-school reading books out there, it can often be a confusing task trying to decipher which books are best suited to pre-school reading and learning and which books will be the most effective at introducing … Read more

What Are The Best Spelling Books for Children in 3rd Grade?

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Are you looking for ways to help your child improve their third-grade spelling skills? You’ve come to the right place. In today’s article, we’re going to delve into the world of spelling books aimed explicitly at third-grade students. We’ve scoured the length and breadth of the World Wide Web to find the very best third-grade spelling books that will help your child to boost their spelling and writing ability. The Best Workbooks To Improve Third Grade Spelling The importance of spelling can never be understated; therefore, doing absolutely every you can to ensure your child’s spelling (and overall) development is … Read more

What Are The Best Spelling Books For Children in 2nd Grade?

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Are you looking for ways to help your child improve their second-grade spelling skills? You’ve come to the right place. In today’s piece, we’re going to dive headfirst into the world of spelling books aimed explicitly at second-grade students. We’ve scoured the vast entirety of the internet to find the very best second-grade spelling books that will help your child to improve their spelling and writing skills. The Best Workbooks To Improve First Grade Spelling The importance of spelling can never be understated; therefore, doing absolutely every you can to ensure your child’s spelling (and overall) development is as smooth … Read more

The Best Alphabet Books for Toddlers & Pre-School Children

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The most crucial initial step for your child when beginning their learning to read journey is the ability to recognize and identify letters and the sounds letters make. One of the most effective ways to do this is by reading books – particularly books that focus on letters of the alphabet. However, with such a wide range of ABC and alphabet books out there, it can often be a perplexing task trying to find the best ones. Well, if you find yourself in this position and aren’t too sure which books are best, don’t worry – I’m here to help. … Read more

What Are The Best Spelling Books for Children in 1st Grade?

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Looking for ways to help your child improve their first-grade spelling skills? You’ve come to the right place. In today’s article, we’re going to delve into the world of spelling books aimed explicitly at first-grade students. We’ve scoured the length and breadth of the World Wide Web to find the very best first-grade spelling books that will help your child to boost their spelling and writing ability. The Best Workbooks To Improve First Grade Spelling The importance of spelling can never be understated; therefore, doing absolutely every you can to ensure your child’s spelling (and overall) development is as smooth … Read more

11 Strategies To Help A Child With Spelling Difficulties

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If your child is having difficulty learning to spell, you’ve definitely come to the right place – welcome! While it is impossible for us to provide you with a magic potion that will instantly turn your child into the most proficient speller in their class, we can furnish you with 11 research-based strategies that have been used to great effects by parents all over the globe. So, without further ado, let’s begin. A quick preface: In today’s article, you will discover an array of exciting and engaging activities to utilise research-based spelling methods, such as: Morphological awareness, i.e. helping your … Read more

Spelling Strategies For Weak Spellers

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Learning that your child is struggling with an aspect of their education, particularly if it is something as fundamental as spelling, is no doubt worrying. Without the ability to spell, every other facet of your child’s development and education simply cannot happen; therefore, it’s completely natural to feel anxious and concerned. If you are feeling like this, it’s essential to take a step back and understand that many things can be done to help your child gain and improve this foundational skill, both in and out of school. As a parent of a child who struggled with spelling, I know … Read more

Improving Vocabulary in Primary School-Aged Children: The Complete Guide

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Over the last several years, vocabulary development has all of a sudden, become the ‘hot topic’ in education and learning. Although this may seem a little perplexing given that development of a child’s vocabulary is, and always has been, an essential aspect of learning to read and write, in reality, it shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise given that children are learning (and being expected to learn) at ever-increasing rates. Parents and teachers alike are pushing the boundaries of learning so that children develop at the fasts rate possible. After all, there is a long recognised correlation between … Read more

11 Vocabulary Games For Kids: How To Improve Your Child’s Vocabulary at Home

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As parents, I doubt there’s a moment in your child’s life that you eagerly await more than hearing their very first word. When we say, “Point to your mouth” and they point to it for the very first time, we clap, cheer, get excited, and smoother them with praise. As they grow up and develop, their grasp of the English language expands, and they begin to talk more and take part in naturally flowing conversations. By the time they reach the age of four or five and start their schooling journey, it’s easy to assume that their listening and talking … Read more

How To Get Your Child Interested in Reading: 18 Ways to Encourage Reading

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Some children love reading; they can’t wait to get home from school, grab one of their many favourite books, sit in their quiet and comfortable reading spot, and go on a literary adventure. Conversely, some children can’t think of anything worse than reading at home – even if their favourite toy depended on it! Getting children who sit firmly in the latter category to read and enjoy reading can, on the face of it, seem like a gargantuan task. How do you get children – who are stubborn by their very nature – to do something they’re really not a … Read more