What is Decoding?
Rebecca McAllister Rebecca McAllister

What is Decoding?

Why is decoding so important and how do I help my child develop this skill?

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A Parent’s Guide for Preparing for Back-To-School
Rebecca McAllister Rebecca McAllister

A Parent’s Guide for Preparing for Back-To-School

Preparing for the back-to-school season can be both exciting and challenging for parents. Here are some tips to help you and your child get ready for a successful school year from a literacy specialist!

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How does free play benefit reading skills?
Rebecca McAllister Rebecca McAllister

How does free play benefit reading skills?

Free play can have several benefits for the development of reading skills in children. Here are seven ways in which free play supports and enhances reading abilities:

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Indicators that your child may be struggling with reading
Rebecca McAllister Rebecca McAllister

Indicators that your child may be struggling with reading

Does your child approach reading with frustration? Are they resistant to reading on their own? This could be a sign that they’re struggling with reading OR their literacy foundation is not strong. Here are 5 signs that your child may be struggling with reading and what you can do to support them.

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What are decodable children’s books?
Rebecca McAllister Rebecca McAllister

What are decodable children’s books?

Decodable readers and levelled readers are two different types of books used to support early reading development.

Today we are taking a close look at decodable books. What are they? How are they beneficial and what are some recommended decodable book lines?

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