The Active Reader Blog

10 low stress activities to help you enjoy the last few weeks of summer.

One of the best ways to practice letter sounds and focus on your child's reading skills and language acquisition is by choosing books that focus on specific letters. Here is a list of 9 books that will help you focus on the letter A!

Want to squeeze in some last minute fall activities before winter hits? Here is a list of 10 simple activities that don't need a lot of prep.

How often do we send our children outside and encourage them to "have fun," then we proceed to sit down on a chair and supervise. Probably quite often, and there is nothing wrong with that! However, there are big benefits to having our children see us get our hands dirty.

Five suggestions to help you provide feedback on your child's artwork to help build their intrinsic motivation.

Children who are struggling with their speech-language skills may also experience difficulties with basic abilities in literacy such as phonemic awareness, decoding, spelling, and writing. Studies have shown that there is a correlation between oral production and the development of essential reading skills

We created a soccer program for children ages 2-7 with the purpose of developing the whole athlete within the context of soccer. This program is also intended to provide parents with access to a structured sport program that can be easily executed and used in their own backyard or living room. With the cancelation of children's programs across North America, our youth have been missing out on important physical development milestones, making a program like this even more important.

Pre-kindergarten readiness is something that a lot of parents are thinking about these days. There’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that our teachers and classrooms have been greatly impacted by the pressures of COVID-19. For many children in their foundational years of development, the last year and a half has left room for various gaps to rear their ugly head.

5 tips that will help you create a successful learning environment within your home.

Early or pre-literacy skills are becoming a hot topic among parents these days, and with the pandemic putting a strain on education, parents are m...

Creating a "quiet time" in place of a nap can help foster independent play and ensure you and your child are still setting aside time to rest in the day. Building a quiet time bin can help with this process.

This winter quest is a great way to get your child outside and practicing the /kw/ sound using their senses.