Back when I was in school, poetry recitation was something that was explicitly taught in the classroom. From what I’ve heard, it’s not a top priority in most schools these days. That’s too bad because there is a lot to be gained from this practice. … [Read more...]
I got the power!
In the initial years of our life, the brain is our fastest growing organ. Did you know that a newborn baby's brain is only around 25% of the size of an adult brain? And by the time your child is 3 years old, his brain reaches more than two-thirds of … [Read more...]
Using Mentor Texts to Boost Your Child’s Writing
One of the best (and easiest) ways to help inspire your child to excel at writing is through the use of mentor texts. Mentor texts (sometimes called expert texts or anchor books) are published books that are used as an example of great writing. If … [Read more...]
How to Instill a Love of Reading?
It is a dream of most parents to raise children who are lifelong readers. There are many things you can do to help this dream become realized. It’s a long journey that begins when your child is first born and continues well into teenage years and … [Read more...]
Listen Up!
Reading and writing are very important language arts skills. But did you know that listening and speaking are also important language arts skills? Listening comprehension is a crucial part of communication. So much of our daily life involves … [Read more...]
