Fun with rhymes and word play helps children learn to read
With a complex language, like English, learning to sound out words is critical but not enough for learning how to read.
How to turn a library into a collaborative learning center
Librarians still check out books, but they also offer advice on instruction in a range of hands-on activities
Here’s Why Your Brain Needs You to Read Every Single Day
When it comes to your brain, researchers have found there's no better superfood than a book.
The Best Children’s Books Of All Time—From J.R.R. Tolkien to J.K. Rowling
The Best Children’s Books Of All Time—From J.R.R. Tolkien to J.K. Rowling
The Bill of Rights Through the Lens of Dystopian Tales
How dystopian novels, like 1984 or the Hunger Games, can help teenagers better understand the Bill of Rights
Tap the Transformative Power of Stories to Build a Kinder World
How books and storytelling can help teach children to be more kind and empathetic
The enduring power of print for learning in a digital world
Today's students are surrounded by digital technology. Parents, teachers, and policymakers may assume that means textbooks should be converted to digital. But research shows kids who read from print have better learning outcomes
To Foster Confidence and Motivation in Young Readers, Consider This
How can parents and teachers inspire children to see themselves as readers and build up their confidence and motivation to read more books?
Want to Boost Reading Scores? Build Silent Reading Stamina.
Developing students skills and stamina for efficient, proficient silent reading is crucial for success well beyond the classroom
Give Kids Good Books And They’ll Love Reading Forever
Giving children good books will help turn them into lifetime readers