When 4-year-old Emma first started using online reading programs, her mother Sarah noticed something puzzling. Despite Emma’s enthusiasm for learning, she would often hesitate when words were pronounced differently than
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Most parents are keenly aware of the importance of literacy in their child’s life. But what about the importance of making literacy and reading fun? Play naturally encourages learning, so
Reading games for kids help to unlock the magic of reading through play. Mary Poppins was right: “In every job that must be done there is an element of fun.
If you’re like most parents, you probably keep an eye out for fun, online educational games that can keep your children busy and entertained without the screen-time guilt. Kids’ learning
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Throughout most of human history, children got little or no formal instruction. Instead, they learned by imitation, and by honing new skills through pretend play (Lancy 2008). Today, we know
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