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How much time does your child spend on devices?
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There's no need to feel guilty Reader. In the world we live in, devices are almost inevitable, (and it's great having learning at your fingertips📱) but have you ever stopped to think about how much interaction is taking place? Is your child able to interact with digital learning activities or are they only receptors of information? Are they able to express their thinking and gain insightful feedback when learning online?🤔 A few months ago a parent (R.J.) came to us with concerns about her two sons and their desire to read (or lack thereof). "I want to work with them, but I don't have time." "I purchased ***(online program) to help, but we hardly ever use it and lessons don’t seem to fit.” Although she could adjust the lessons, none of them seemed quite right. We were able to work with R.J.'s children in our online sessions to help them find books that they were interested in and increase their desire to read for leisure. R.J. saw her sons making the choice to read without being asked, and for her this moment was priceless. She also had a few takeaways from this experience:
R.J.'s children went from being unenthusiatic about reading to choosing to read for enjoyment without being asked. Reader, we know you've already been thinking about your child's future. If you're ready to help them develop problem solving and critical thinking skills while making the independent choice to read, book a call with us today to find out how our programs can serve you.
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Hi there! As school gets into full swing, I know you’re doing all you can to give your child the best education possible. Searching for ways to help can become overwhelming and confusing at times. 😕Google searches are a never-ending list and everyone’s advice seems to differ. Here’s a little secret 🤫 Knowing your child’s reading stage can help you help them. Figuring out where your child is as a reader gives you an idea of what they already know and what they should focus on next. This helps...
Hi Reader, I hope you’re having an awesome day. I know helping a young reader can be challenging at times so I wanted to drop by and share a few, simple ways you can help your reader grow. ListenI know it is tempting to help or tell your child when a word is wrong, but be sure to stop and listen. Give your child a chance to think and figure out the unknown word independently. Don’t allow your child to sound out every wordMany children are taught to sound out words, and this is okay in some...