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Sight Words and Phonics – The Dynamic Duo

Sight Words and Phonics – The Dynamic Duo

The single, most important skill you can teach your child is how to read. Unlocking ideas and facts from the written word provide children the ability to succeed in school and beyond. There are two key areas that parents and educators need to focus on when teaching a young student how to read. When phonics and sight words are used in reading instruction, there is an increased achievement rate with young children. They tend to more easily master reading with greater comprehension.

Phonics is the study and application of the special sounds letters make by themselves and when joined with other letters. Sight words are a select group of words that are seen regularly in English text, particularly that used by emergent readers. When these two areas of language construction are taught together, the child develops a solid grasp of the written word.

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Tips and Tools to Help Children Become Ready to Learn to Read

Tips and Tools to Help Children Become Ready to Learn to Read Leading authorities in developmental psychology and education report that children who have mastered reading readiness skills find themselves better prepared for schola...
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Home-School High School - CLEP, Community College, and Scholarships

Home-School High School - CLEP, Community College, and Scholarships CLEP exams, Community College, and Scholarships can be confusing topics when homeschooling in high school. Wouldn't it be nice if there was just one single source for i...
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Tips For Getting Your Homeschooled Child Into College

Tips For Getting Your Homeschooled Child Into College For a long time, homeschooled children were at a disadvantage when it came to applying for and gaining admission to the country's top colleges and universities. Parents...
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A Basic Timeline for the College Admissions Process

A Basic Timeline for the College Admissions Process College admissions are not as daunting as they might seem if you plan ahead. There are a few basic steps that should be followed and will benefit students no matter wha...
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National Book Festival Bookmark Competition

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Energy Explained

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Objects in the Sky

Objects in the Sky Look up and consider everything you see in the daytime and nighttime...

 

BookSwim

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Discovering the Mysteries of Bryce Canyon National Park

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