Literacy is one of the most important skills for children to learn, but many are falling behind. A 2023 study found that ...

New research suggests the foundations for reading success begin in toddlerhood. Learn how talking, reading, and word play can ...

The first day of kindergarten is a momentous occasion for children and families. It's an exciting milestone that comes with ...

Phonics is a method that teaches children how to read by connecting letters based on sound groups. Together, through memory and practice, children can begin to easily sound out and blend words when ...

As a former English teacher with a background in literacy education, I’ve seen how imperative it is that kids have a solid reading foundation. At the same time, as a mom to three young kids, I feel ...

Every parent of multiple children will tell you that each child does things at their own pace and in their own way. For instance, one child might love baseball and excel at throwing one while another ...

For many parents, building the academic “foundation” in children comes with a lot of pressure. Teaching a child alphabets and ...

In my previous posts, we explored why summer feels so boring for kids and why traditional activity lists often make the problem worse. Today, I want to dive deeper into what child-led learning ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Joshua McGoun, a K-12 public-school teacher in Frederick, Maryland, first noticed a change in his ...

Artificial intelligence has raised concerns among some school leaders about students using it to cheat, but some teachers are excited about the technology. More than a hundred thousand students in ...

Step inside a sixth grade classroom in Milwaukee and there are silent clues about how well each student can read. Teacher Anna Luberda looks for two specific things. She has been teaching since 2010, ...