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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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How to Build Pre-Reading Skills at Home – 3 Simple, No-Prep Ideas for Parents

Most parents assume that learning to read begins when we start teaching letters. And while being aware that letters exist, that they represent sounds, and having some familiarity with them is definitely very helpful once formal reading instruction begins… reading preparation actually starts much earlier. Long before children read words, they develop pre-reading skills that […]

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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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