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Displaying items by tag: reading skills

Tuesday, 20 June 2017 06:30

Squiggle Park: An Innovative Tool to Improve Reading through Play!

There's a new tool on the scene speeding up the development of reading skills for kids in preschool through third grade—and it's done through a video game!

Published in Professional Development

Stop the Summer Slide: Tips to Share with Families

Children can lose one to two months of math and reading skills during summer break. Although summer programs help prevent learning loss—also known as the summer slide—families play a key role in continuing their children's learning and combating this loss.

Published in Professional Development