Is there a best or proven way to help children learn to read? HOMER’s Senior Director of Learning and Curriculum Design shares the science behind how kids learn to read!
February is Black History Month. It’s a time to remember the past and pay tribute to the heroes who paved the way for change. It’s also a great time to introduce your child to books that show a diverse cast of characters living life and telling their stories. Keep...
Did you know that when your child is giggling over a funny and challenging tongue twister, they are actually building foundational reading skills?
Your big goal is to make books and stories so wonderful, so special, and so exciting that your child cannot wait to learn to read.
We’re big fans of learning AND playing. In fact, we often find ourselves doing both and don’t even realize it. Our very own Peggy Kaye, shared a few activities to get your family reading and playing, which were featured on Jim Henson's Family Hub! ...
Making your home “book-oriented environment" doesn't mean you have to give up an entire room to dedicate to books!
Your child has mastered the alphabet; they can name the letters, they know the order of the letters, and they know the sounds that each letter represents. So, what’s next?
These letter prompts so you can provide another way to stay in touch! Print them on regular printer paper, and get busy writing!
It is not just OK that a child wants to hear the same story repeatedly, it’s terrific! It might be a bit tedious for you, but it is extremely beneficial for your child. Parent Tip: Wanting to hear a story over and over again means that the characters and the...
Do you often ask, "How can I make my child pay attention when I try to teach the alphabet?" Well, there are two main reasons why young children fail to pay attention when adults try to teach them about the alphabet. For some children, the task seems abstract — why...
Check out this amazing playlist and have some fun listening to your favorite tunes with your kids!
Q&A with Peggy Kaye, HOMER’s Chief Curriculum Officer Many children feel that unless they read with the fluency of adults, then they are bad readers. Other children see classmates having an easier time learning to read and it makes them insecure. Children...