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Celebrate Presidents Day With These Five Books
How will you celebrate the presidents of the past today? Here are some great children books that honor the legacies of past presidents and celebrate the role of the Commander in Chief. Clifford for President by Mark McVeigh From Amazon: Clifford is running for...
5 Books to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is almost here—are your Valentines ready to be given? Are you loaded up with candy? You’ve picked out a great book to celebrate with, right? If not, here are some fun books to help you celebrate! Pete the Cat's Valentine's Day is Cool By Kimberly and...
5 Questions to Ask Kids About What They’ve Read
Get your kids really thinking about what they read with these 5 questions— Answers can’t just be “yes or no”! 1. If you could give the book another title, what would it be? 2. Which characters would you like to meet in real life? 3. What do you wish was different...
3 Ways to Practice Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions
As children get older, it becomes increasingly important that they know how to make inferences and draw conclusions. Luckily, there are many great ways to practice these skills and have fun at the same time! Here are some of our favorites. 1. Play 20 Questions Most of...
New Year’s Reading Resolutions
As we enter the new year, many of us like to set New Year's Resolutions or goals we’d like to accomplish during the new year. Why not set some reading resolutions? Having a goal will help keep the momentum of the beginning of the school year going and push kids to...
5 Stocking Stuffers That Build Reading Skills
There are some great games and toys out there that are fun for kids AND help them build the skills necessary for reading and spelling. Below are some ideas for fun, literacy-building stocking stuffers, along with the skill they promote. I Spy, Little Letters by Jean...
Finding the Joy in Writing
Putting thoughts on paper is as essential to academic success as reading and spelling. It is a key product that teachers and professors use to assess learning. However, writing can be challenging for some kids so they will avoid it. Imagine the ease of knowing what...
How to Help Kids Do Their Best Work
At Langsford, we work with children on a 1 to 1 basis, meaning 1 child with 1 instructor. In this environment, we usually see children performing to the best of their ability. They have our full attention, and there aren’t other children around to compete with. This...
4 Warning Signs to Watch For This School Year
Now that the school year has officially been underway for a few months, many of us have fallen into a routine. However, it is important to pay attention to any red flags that show up in the first part of the school year. 1. Inconsistent Grades The biggest sign that...
4 Warning Signs to Watch For This School Year
Now that the school year has officially been underway for a few months, many of us have fallen into a routine. However, it is important to pay attention to any red flags that show up in the first part of the school year. 1. Inconsistent Grades The biggest sign that...
Staff Spotlight: Leslie
Every week, we are featuring a Langsford staff member. This week, we are featuring Leslie! We asked her a few questions, and here are her answers. What is your favorite book? Anything by Eckhart Tolle & The Road Less Traveled by Scott Peck. Historical fiction and...
Staff Spotlight: Paul
For the next several weeks, we will be featuring one staff member a week, highlighting their interests and getting to know them a little better. This week, our featured staff member is Paul! We asked him a few questions. You can find all of his answers below. What is...
6 Books to Celebrate Thanksgiving
It’s that time of the year again—a time of gratitude, food, and family. These books are perfect to accompany the post-dinner relaxation time! Clifford's Thanksgiving Visit by Norman Bridwell From Amazon: Clifford and Emily Elizabeth discover how much they have to be...
Langsford Lecture Series: Screening for Reading Progress
Screening for Reading Progress The best way to solve a puzzle is to gather all of the pieces. Then you can sort them to find out where they will likely fit. The same applies to reading instruction. Knowing where each child is with their reading will help determine...
Staff Spotlight: Katie
For the next several weeks, we will be featuring one staff member a week, highlighting their interests and getting to know them a little better. This week, our featured staff member is Katie! We asked her a few questions. You can find all of her answers below. What is...
Staff Spotlight: Katie
For the next several weeks, we will be featuring one Langsford staff member a week, highlighting their interests and hobbies, and getting to know them a little better. This week, our featured staff member is Katie. We asked her a few questions. You can find all of her...
Staff Spotlight: Daniel
For the next several weeks, we will be featuring one staff member a week, highlighting their interests and getting to know them a little better. This week, our featured staff member is Daniel! We asked him a few questions. You can find all of his answers below. What...
October: Dyslexia Awareness Month
National Dyslexia Awareness Month was created by The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) and takes place over the entire month of October each year. The goal is to help people understand what dyslexia really is. There are many misconceptions and myths so we...
Dyslexia: Beyond Reversals
Do you know the signs of dyslexia? Seeing letters and words backwards is dyslexia, right? Wrong! In a recent presentation, Stephen McCrocklin, Langsford's Executive Director, dispelled that long-held belief. In fact, dyslexia is not a visual issue at all. The...
6 Fun and Spooky Reads for Halloween
Have you gotten into the Halloween spirit? Celebrate this spooky holiday with these six great books! Clifford's Halloween by Norman Bridwell From Amazon: Out of all the holidays, Emily Elizabeth and Clifford like Halloween the most. They play games, trick-or-treat in...
Staff Spotlight: Gemma
For the next several weeks, we will be featuring one staff member a week, highlighting their interests and getting to know them a little better. This week, our featured staff member is Gemma! We asked her a few questions. You can find all of her answers below. What is...
10 Halloween Costumes Based on Book Characters
Looking for a Halloween costume idea? Check out these fun costumes that are based on book characters (and available on Amazon, moms.) The Cat in the Hat From The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss From Amazon. Available for both kids and adults. Thing 1 and Thing 2 Also from...
Staff Spotlight: Kelley
For the next several weeks, we will be featuring one staff member a week. This week, we are featuring Kelley! We asked her a few questions, and here are her answers. What is your favorite book?: Can I pick an author? Probably Jane Austen. What did you want to be when...
Staff Spotlight: Alex
For the next several weeks, we will be featuring one staff member a week, highlighting their interests and getting to know them a little better. This week, our featured staff member is Alex! We asked him a few questions. You can find all of his answers below. What is...
Staff Spotlight: Kara
For the next several weeks, we will be featuring one Langsford staff member a week, highlighting their interests and getting to know them a little better. This week, our featured staff member is Kara! We asked her a few questions. You can find all of her answers...
Staff Spotlight: Kenzi
For the next several weeks, we will be featuring one staff member a week, highlighting their interests and getting to know them a little better. This week, our featured staff member is Kenzi! We asked her a few questions. You can find all of her answers below. What is...
Staff Spotlight: Kerry
For the next several weeks, we will be featuring one staff member a week, highlighting their interests and getting to know them a little better. This week, our featured staff member is Kerry! We asked her a few questions. You can find all of her answers below. What is...
Staff Spotlight: Jenny
For the next several weeks, we will be featuring one staff member a week. This week, we are featuring Jenny! We asked her a few questions, and here are her answers. What is your favorite book?: I have a lot! The Secret Life of Bees, the Harry Potter series,...
6 Tips to Keep Reading Fun Year-Round
Did your child have a summer full of reading fun? Keep the fun and momentum going with these six tips. 1. Read together Have your child choose a book they like and take turns reading aloud. Use the Five Finger Rule to make sure the book is a good fit for them. 2. Let...
6 Tips to Ease the Summer/School-Year Transition
As summer comes to a close, parents, children, and teachers are preparing for the new school year. Often times, this transition can be tough. If you’re not confident and prepared for the first day of school, it can induce anxiety and make the first days very...
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