PBS

Blending Compound Words

Learning to Read is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and ...
The Conversation

When do kids learn to read? How do you know if your child is falling behind?

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The Conversation

How do children learn to read? This literacy expert says ‘there are as many ways as there are students’

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If it’s a bestseller, you must read it: 6 common myths about reading every parent should warn their child about

So it’s easy to see why parents assume popular books must be good for their child’s reading growth. But honestly, not every ...
Education Week

Does Teaching ‘Sight Words’ Contradict the Science of Reading?

As ubiquitous as colored pencils and alphabet posters, lists of “sight words” have long been a fixture in kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms. These inventories identify some of the most commonly ...
Education Week

The Best Ways to Teach Word Problems So All Students Understand

Word problems try and tell students a story about the math problem in front of them. They are a useful way to connect abstract numbers to concrete situations, so students can learn early on to apply ...