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How to Teach Your Child the Alphabet: 5 Pedagogically Sound Tools You Can Use at Home

*Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links in this article may link to the Amazon marketplace. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchase, at no additional cost to you. Are you trying to teach your child the alphabet? There are plenty of tools and resources out there… but not all of them are effective! […]

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Should I Teach Letter Names or Letter Sounds First? The Big Debate in Early Reading

If you’ve ever taught a child to read (or you’re in the middle of doing so) you’ve probably wondered: Should I teach letter names or letter sounds first? It’s a common question, and one that has sparked a lot of debate. Let’s look at what research has to say about this, what makes sense developmentally, […]

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