Summer Suggestions

Summer Suggestions

Wondering what you should do to keep your child’s skills sharp or to better prepare him or her for school next fall? There are 6 key areas you should think about. Each will take only minutes a day. Why not set aside some time each day this summer to keep your...
Dads, This Blog Post is for You!

Dads, This Blog Post is for You!

Mother’s Day is right around the corner… have you decided on how you will celebrate the special mother in your life? We have a quick gift from the kids that she will love, which also makes for great writing practice…a Mother’s Day appreciation card! They’re super...
Holiday Thank You Notes– Easy as 1-2-3!

Holiday Thank You Notes– Easy as 1-2-3!

Some traditions or acts of etiquette should never go out of style. Alas, in this day of instant gratification, email, and texting, thank you letters seems to have fallen out of vogue. But who doesn’t like to see a handwritten thank you note show up in the mail?...
Getting Kids to Write

Getting Kids to Write

How can a child who can talk all day long become resistant, grumpy and generally unhappy when given a writing assignment? What’s so hard about writing? Most kids who don’t like to write think they just aren’t good at it and it is no fun. The key is to give kids...
An Important Step in the Writing Process

An Important Step in the Writing Process

Visualizing, or imaging…..We do it all the time! Both are terms referring to the act of making mental pictures in your mind. We are visualizing when we read a book and picture the characters and events. We are visualizing when we listen to oral directions and...

9 Simple Ways to Boost Your Child's Reading Confidence

BONUS: How to tell if they're struggling to read and what to do about it. 

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