A major milestone most parents look forward to is the day their child begins to read and write. In our academically oriented society, literacy is highly valued and parents want their children to begin gaining literacy skills as early as possible....
Computer games are an irresistible temptation for some kids. They never seem to get enough computer time, and when there is more than one kid in the household, negotiating computer turns can get complicated. If your children are older, you can use...
Several studies, including one titled "Effects of a music training program on kindergartners' literacy skills" by Jonathan Bolduc from Université Laval in Quebec, have shown a link between preschool music instruction and children's ability...
Learning doesn't only occur in the classroom. Parents have a responsibility to facilitate learning opportunities at home so that their children can go to school ready to learn and armed with comprehension and literacy skills. Although you may...
Learning to read is one of the most critical skills your child will learn in early elementary school. Kids who are strong readers tend to perform better in all academic subjects. Unfortunately many kids fall through the cracks during kindergarten...
Although your baby cannot read yet, he is still being exposed to language and words, which is the foundation of future literacy. There are many things you can do to understand the importance of literacy at such a young age and stimulate his...
In 1999, then-first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton told the National Association of Book Publishers that the mind of a child was "truly a work in progress" and stressed that helping parents and families create an environment of literacy was...
Children aged 3 to 5 are acquiring numerous skills. One of the most important is their ability to understand and become aware of printed material and to enjoy the use of language. These skills, commonly known as early language and literacy...
There are many good reasons to read to babies from birth onward. Sharing books develops early language, social skills, and literacy skills that are foundational for later learning in school. The age at which parents begin sharing books has a...
When budget cuts are needed at educational institutions, art programs are often among the first to go. While art programs are typically not considered part of the core curriculum at most elementary, secondary and post-secondary schools, they do...
Learning the alphabet is a fundamental skill for future literacy success. Young children must be exposed to letters on a constant and repetitive basis so they are able to become familiar enough with each letter to recognize it, says Deanna...
Today's children navigate complicated situations which need more than numeracy and literacy skills, notes the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). The agency describes life skills as psycho-social and interpersonal skills, which can help...
When your four-year-old knows the alphabet and shows an interest in language, he or she may be ready to read. You can teach this essential life skill at home, without expensive curriculum or a degree in early childhood education. You have already...
Providing access to a high-quality education is one of your responsibilities as a parent. You likely researched schools to make sure your child attends a school that allows her to be successful and enjoy learning. There are many approaches to...
Reading is hard for many children, and if your child struggles with reading you may wonder what you can do to help her improve. According to Scholastic, learning to read is one of the most important things your child will learn in school. It is...
Enhancing the reading abilities begins at home, according to "Family Literacy: From Theory to Practice" by Andrea Debruin-Parecki and Barbara Krol-Sinclair. Developing family literacy ideas and strategies also brings a family closer through the...
Reading is one of the most critical skills your child will learn, because it is the gateway to academic achievement. If your child can read, she can learn anything she wants to. If she struggles with reading, she will struggle throughout her...
Word problems are often difficult for kids to solve, even when they have strong math skills. They are also the most realistic types of problems. As kids become adults and enter the workforce, they will not be asked to solve a page of math...
Researchers at the National Literacy Trust report that the more attention that's paid to infants' verbal and communication development, the greater chance the child has of developing strong literacy skills with age. Infant verbal development...
Reading to your child, whether he is an infant or in kindergarten, is one of the best ways a parent can prepare her child for school. A study completed by the National Commission on Reading states that reading to your children is the most...
According to the American Library Association, reading children stories with pictures can help them develop skills they will need for success in school. The children's literacy organization Reading is Fundamental recommends reading picture books...
The Women's National Basketball Association, or WNBA, the official sanctioning body for women's professional basketball in the United States, was established on April 24, 1996 by the NBA Board of Governors. Beginning with eight teams in its...
Early literacy skills prepare children for the actual process of learning to read and write. The experiences a toddler has with written words shapes her attitude toward reading and writing when she reaches school. Take a positive, interactive...
According to Scholastic, your child will learn a variety of literacy skills that will enable her to comprehend what she reads. Building your child's comprehension happens through writing, phonics, letter knowledge and vocabulary. You can play a...
As a parent, you are the most important influence on the development of your baby. The interactions and activities that you engage in with your infant will help her develop, grow and change right on schedule. Spending quality time with your infant...
The Suzuki method of learning music was pioneered by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki before the Second World War when a colleague asked him to teach his child to play the violin. Suzuki became intrigued by the way in which very young children learn and...
Parents who read aloud to their children are doing the most effective thing to prepare them for school success, according to Reach Out and Read, a nonprofit organization that promotes early literacy and school readiness by placing books in...
Reading to children opens up a whole new world for them. Stories provide excitement and adventure and capture the imagination. Reading to children is an important activity that builds literacy skills, according to Kids Health. There are a...
Parents often seek ways to educate their children without having their children lose interest. One way to do so is through games. Some may think that the use of games is unstructured and will not help children learn properly, but, according to Dr....