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Helping children learn to communicate is on e of the most important parental responsibilities. Reading with your child from a young age helps build their confidence and a desire to learn.
Expert teacher talks about teaching kids to understand why they should learn to read, and the nature of reading is taught in this free child-development video series on Read More
Learn how to use flash cards to teach kids to read through homeschooling in this free home schooling and tutoring video clip. Read More
Teaching and learning the ABC's of reading is vital for teaching kids how to read; learn more tips from an expert teacher in this free child-development video. Read More
Playing reading games that teach letter and word recognition, along with movement and art is something most young children enjoy, and therefore should be a part of your Read More
Teaching phonics to young children is the first educational step on the road to reading. Phonics is learning to comprehend how letters and sounds come together to create Read More
Learn some examples of children's rhymes and tips like having kids clap with the rhymes in this free child-development video about teaching kids how to read using rhymes. Read More
Learn how to teach your children the conventions of letters, words and punctuation, from a professional librarian in this free children's video. Read More
Teaching children how to focus when reading is very important, kids get distracted easily and keeping them concentrated on the book is key; learn more tips on teaching kids Read More
Teach kids how to read by showing different ways to interact with rhymes and by using books that have animation; learn more tips on interactive rhyming in this free Read More
By picking a repetitive book, children are able to follow and learn the sounds. Learn how to read to preschool kids in this free educational video about language Montessori Read More
Teach children to print their names by teaching how to hold a pencil, helping them form the different letters and giving them motivation about what it means to write their Read More
By starting with small symbols, learn how to teach your children beginning writing skills in this free educational video about language Montessori methods. Read More
Learn the importance of writing the alphabet to teach kids to read through homeschooling in this free home schooling and tutoring video clip. Read More
Montessori sandpaper letters are stiff cards with raised letters of the alphabet on them. These letters have a coarse, grainy feel, like sandpaper. Each card has a single Read More
Have your children make their own letter booklet to help them remember sounds. Learn how to use a letter book activity in this free educational video about language Read More
In the age of email, IMing and text messaging, children are no longer taught the basic skills of writing a personal letter with pencil (or pen) and paper. Encourage your Read More
Learn how to teach kids to write their name, by making a dotted template for them to fill in and see exactly how it should be written; get more home schooling tips in this Read More
Learning to write the alphabet is a task all beginning school-age children must undertake. Here's an approach parents may use to teach the basic steps to help the process Read More
Once a child learns to read, the desire for writing creative stories usually follows. Writing comes naturally for many children, but a number of young writers find starting Read More
Children who are just learning to write numerals are also still in the process of training their fine motor skills. Provide plenty of toys and coordination activities that Read More
The movable alphabet is a Montessori activity that teaches children how to sound words and spell. Learn how to present the movable alphabet to kids in this free educational Read More
Fortunately, children’s brains are hard-wired to learn languages, especially before the age of 6. But children can acquire language skills at any age with Read More
While some children are nonstop talkers, this is not the case for all children. Many children are shy and are not outspoken at all. Fear of making mistakes, not having Read More
Games are effective in teaching foreign language to children, as they are often based on repetition and players are motivated by competition to get the right answers. Read More
Learn how mirror speaking can enhance creativity in children from a professional acting teacher in this free instructional video on theater games for kids. Read More
There’s nothing more sublime than hearing your child say “Mama” or “Dada” for the first time. After all, it’s the fastest way to turn a proud parent’s heart into quivering Read More
Recent theories point to social interaction as the primary condition that allows children to learn language. You don’t need to be a linguistics professor or a developmental Read More
Sequencing is an important concept for young children to master as they develop their language skills. These simple steps will help you teach sequencing to young children Read More
Teaching children English grammar can be a daunting task for two main reasons. First, there are so many nuances of the language for children to learn. Second, learning all Read More
A child's language goes through a developmental boom from age two to three. Words and short phrases become sentences, children begin to ask and answer more complex Read More
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