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Inspire kids with exciting true stories of courageous people. That time invested could lead to very good things for the child in your life, and maybe for you, too. Books to borrow ...
This podcast, Sold a Story, was produced by APM Reports and reprinted with permission.. Léelo en Español. There’s an idea about how children learn to read that’s held sway in schools for more than a ...
To cultivate a lifelong love for reading in children, parents should prioritize curiosity and freedom over strict rules.
Jack Silva didn't know anything about how children learn to read. What he did know is that a lot of students in his district were struggling. Silva is the chief academic officer for Bethlehem, Pa ...
No, if you think you've got a story for kids, go read to kids that aren't your nephew or your niece, and you will know within three minutes whether you have a story.
In the 'Storyland' exhibit at Betty Brinn Children's Museum, children walk through life-size pages from stories, interacting ...
Most parents know about the benefits of reading stories from books with their young children. Parents are blasted with this message in pediatricians’ offices, at preschool, on TV, even with ...
Gavin Braman used ChatGPT to write a custom bedtime story for his kids. TikTok/@gavinbraman “It’s bedtime, the most soul-crushing part of the day,” dad-of-two Gavin began the TikTok .
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There are many ways young children encounter stories. A new study finds a "Goldilocks effect," where a cartoon may be "too hot" and audiobooks "too cold" for learning readers.
Once children know how to read on their own, there is a tendency to cut back on reading aloud to them. “Reading aloud to students in K-3 is a super way to build knowledge and vocabulary and should be ...
“Moving the Millers’ Minnie Moore Mansion: A True Story” by Dave Eggers, illustrated by Júlia Sardá, Candlewick, 2023, 56 pages, $19.99 hardcover Read aloud: age 4 – 8. Read yourself ...