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Reading effects brain functioning in more ways than you think
Recent reading research has revealed reading has an effect on a lot more than just opening our minds to the world around us. Different parts of our brain responsible for listening, perception, and problem solving are… (continue reading)
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Learning through direct instruction
Do you learn new material best through lecture or hands-on activities?
New research suggests that we learn better when taught through lecture. Haven’t we been learning through creative problem solving for the last 2 decades… (continue reading)
New research on how we learn
Do we learn more by exposure to the big picture or the parts?
The new research supporting the answer might surprise you. According, to the latest research from (AERA) The American Educational Research Association, we learn… (continue reading)
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Early reading leads to increased high school graduation
The AERA conference was held this week in New Orleans. One hot study discussed in Education Week today shared statistially significant findings available later this week here, that strong reading skills by third
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Early childhood games foster critical thinking skills
The power of early learning games
Kids and parents alike spend time playing games both online and off. The educational industry has begun to develop some wonderful games to promote critical thinking skills, a necessary skill… (continue reading)
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The power of stories
How do stories teach anything and everything?
Difficult concepts are often taught using story books because they resonate with our emotions and imaginations.
- Books tie us together with those we
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Providing phonics support to your child
Do I have to teach phonics? In order for a child to read they must acquire a combination of skills.
- Reading comprehension- The most important and first reading lesson
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How do you help increase your child’s vocabulary?
While reading: Research indicates that children with well developed vocabulary skills learn more words indirectly from reading and discussing than through direct teacher instruction.
How can parents help… (continue reading)
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Learning the abc's
How do you teach the abc’s?
Sing It- The abc song is infectious.
Put a new beat on an old favorite to get your child laughing and engaged.
Have your child help you come up with… (continue reading)
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Beginning reading books
What are beginning reading books?
Does your child know his/her alphabet out of order and the sounds each letter makes? Children are ready to read at different ages. Some are ready at 3 (but not most)… (continue reading)
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