Seeing a child develop the ability to read is one of the most enjoyable and encouraging experiences for any parent. In my home we have a small bookshelf that is filled with children's books. At just 12months old my daughter had developed a habit of spending time near her bookshelf, pulling out books and looking at the pictures. She could not read yet, but she was developing a joy for opening pages and discovering the new world of pictures and … [Read more...] about Shocking Statistics About Third Grade Readers

  “Reading is the single most important skill our children learn – it impacts virtually every aspect of a child’s life.” - Dr. Guinevere Eden, associate professor of pediatrics and director of Georgetown university’s Centre for the Study of Learning Dear Parent of a Pre School Aged Child, Congratulations on finding your way to this short, simple and scientifically backed guide to choosing the right way to teach your child to … [Read more...] about The Right And Wrong Ways To Teach Children To Read

Teaching our children to read is perhaps the most important skill we can give them. However, the development of this skill; although widely researched by scientists, is still shrouded in myths and mystery for most parents. Some of these myths have the potential to strongly adversely affect your child’s ability to read now and long into in the future. So let us shed some light on the myths surrounding children learning to read so you don’t fall … [Read more...] about 3 Surprising Myths About Children Learning to Read