The Life-Changing Benefits of Learning a Second Language
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The Life-Changing Benefits of Learning a Second Language

The Life-Changing Benefits of Learning a Second Language For young learners, becoming proficient in their native language (the language a child learns, hears, or regularly uses in their home and local environment) is one of the most significant challenges they face. It’s significant because language learning lays the foundation for reading, writing, reasoning, and success…

Reading v.s. Video Games…Mind over Motor Skills
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Reading v.s. Video Games…Mind over Motor Skills

Which is more beneficial in the long run?  Being able to read or being really good at video games. There are certainly some benefits in video gaming. Besides sharpening one’s motor skills, these type of games can improve cognitive thinking and might be especially useful for individuals with certain disabilities. It’s seldom, however, that spending hours…

Putting the “Grand” in Grandparents
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Putting the “Grand” in Grandparents

There are many grand things about grandparents. They are guardians of family traditions, provide love and emotional support, and help children develop a sense of who they are and where they belong. While all these attributes are important, equally important is their unique opportunity to be first-line teachers and tutors for their young learners.  From a…

The Importance of Independent Reading
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The Importance of Independent Reading

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you go”  – Theodore Geisel (Dr. Suess) A child becoming an “Independent Reader” is important on a number of levels. Children who are able to read independently of adult or teacher input/supervision are encouraged to explore subjects…

ACCORDING TO THE U.S. NATIONAL CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL STATISTICS (NCES)…
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ACCORDING TO THE U.S. NATIONAL CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL STATISTICS (NCES)…

…by the time children reach the fourth grade, 34% are below basic reading levels. By eighth grade, NCES estimates that about 27% are still below basic reading levels. These statistics are particularly concerning given that the ability to read, comprehend, and communicate in one’s given language is key to so many important things. It impacts…

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