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The Early Learning Place . 10/11/24 The Early Learning Place . 10/11/24

Understanding Consonant Blends: Strategies for Parents to Support Early Readers

Is your child struggling with reading words like 'stop' or 'next'? Consonant blends can be tricky for early readers, but with the right strategies, they don't have to be! In this blog, we’ll explain what consonant blends are, how to teach them without memorization, and offer fun tips and activities to help your child master blending sounds. Read on to discover simple, effective ways to support your child's reading journey.

The Early Learning Place . 9/4/24 The Early Learning Place . 9/4/24

Teaching Digraphs to Kids: Easy Tips for Parents to Help with Reading Success

Discover effective strategies for teaching digraphs to kids and boost early readers' skills. Tips and activities to make learning engaging and fun!

The Early Learning Place . 8/23/24 The Early Learning Place . 8/23/24

Blending CVC Words: Tips, Strategies, and Fun Activities for Early Readers

Learn effective tips, strategies, and fun activities to teach blending CVC words to early readers. Enhance their reading skills with engaging techniques.

The Early Learning Place . 8/21/24 The Early Learning Place . 8/21/24

What Is the "Whiny A" Phonics Rule? How to Teach It Effectively (Nasalized A)

What Is the "Whiny A" Phonics Rule? How to Teach It Effectively | The Early Learning Place

Discover the "Whiny A" phonics rule and why some students struggle with identifying the vowel sound in certain short A CVC words. IS your child getting stuck on short a words like “can” or “Sam?” It is because of Whiny A or Nasalized A! Learn more here.

The Early Learning Place . 8/14/24 The Early Learning Place . 8/14/24

Teaching My Child to Blend: Tips to Help with Sound Blending at Home

Teaching My Child to Blend: 5 Tips to Help with Sound Blending at Home. Discover 5 effective ways to support your child in blending sounds into words at home. Learn how to teach your child to blend and overcome any difficulties they may be facing.

The Early Learning Place . 8/2/24 The Early Learning Place . 8/2/24

Teaching Short Vowels: Tips and Tricks for Early Readers

How to teach short vowel sounds to your early reader.

The Early Learning Place . 7/19/24 The Early Learning Place . 7/19/24

Why Vowels and Consonants Matter for Your Child's Reading Success

The difference between vowels and consonants and how to teach your child the difference between the two types of letters.

The Early Learning Place . 7/5/24 The Early Learning Place . 7/5/24

Is your child ready to read?

The Early Learning Place . 6/17/24 The Early Learning Place . 6/17/24

From A to Z: Essential Tips for Teaching Letter Knowledge to Your Child

The Early Learning Place . 6/2/24 The Early Learning Place . 6/2/24

Starting Strong: The Importance of Letter Knowledge in Early Childhood

The Early Learning Place . 5/6/24 The Early Learning Place . 5/6/24

The Summer Slide: How Kids Lose Learning Over the Break (and How to Help Stop It!)

The Early Learning Place . 4/23/24 The Early Learning Place . 4/23/24

Building Blocks of Literacy: 7 Ways to Use Magna-Tiles to Boost Reading Skills

Incorporating Magna-Tiles into your child's reading practice not only adds an element of fun but also enhances their understanding of key literacy concepts. With these creative activities, you can make learning to read an enjoyable and interactive experience for your child.