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How to Make a Word Wall in 3 Easy Steps

By Melissa | February 24, 2024February 24, 2024 by Melissa

If you’re looking for a simple way to help your student unlock the world of reading and writing, consider the humble word wall. Whether you’re a teacher, a parent homeschooling your child, or you’re simply looking to strengthen your own vocabulary, creating a word wall may be one of the most effective and simple ways to begin. Here are three steps to get you started: 1. Get a List of Words. The first step in…

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Six Simple Steps to Teach your Child to Read

By Melissa | February 17, 2024April 21, 2024 by Melissa

Learning how to read is a crucial milestone in a child’s life. It opens the doors to a world of knowledge, imagination, and self-discovery. Some children seem to learn to read by osmosis while others go through years of struggle. Read on for six simple steps to teach your child to read. Step 1: Teach the short vowel sounds. The first step in learning to read is to understand the sounds of the letters. Start…