When your child gets stuck on a word, don't just tell them the answer! Empower them to figure it out using their detective tools. Sound It Out:  Encourage them to listen for the letter sounds: "What sound does the 'st' make?"  This builds crucial Phonics  skills that are the building blocks of reading. Use the Clues:  Guide them to look at the other words in the sentence. "If the big alligator was trying to s___ across the river, what word would make sense here?"  This sharpens Context Clue...

Last week, we talked about Reading to Learn —how students are using books as "toolboxes" to build their future careers. Today, we’re sharing a secret to keeping that momentum going through the holidays: The Power of the Mix! It is so tempting to always hunt for the newest books under the tree, but don't retire those beloved, dog-eared stories just yet! New Books = New Knowledge Expanding your child’s library is like giving them a map to the whole world. A brand-new book about skyscrapers or...