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Jan 09, 2013
The Best Online Reading Books for Kids
The internet is an invaluable learning resource, with thousands of reading books available online for kids. These online reading books are usually called ebooks, and can be downloaded or viewed online either on their own or as part of a wider reading program. Some of the best online reading books for kids include some of the following features: ### 1. Match your child’s reading ability It’s important that the books, found online or otherwise, your child sets out to read match their current reading ability. If they read a book that is too easy it may fail to provide them...
Dec 18, 2012
3 Ways Phonics Games Help Kids
Providing an introduction to the alphabet and reading, phonics games help kids understand the relationship between sounds (also known as phonemes) and letters. As a fun a and highly motivational learning method, phonics games can be found online, usually as part of a wider reading program such as [ABC Reading Eggs](http://readingeggs.com/info/subscriptions). Here follows 3 ways phonics games can help your kids learn to read: ### 1. Identify Letters Phonics games will usually introduce the child to each letter of the alphabet, demonstrating what the letter looks like and the name of the letter. In ABC Reading Eggs, each letter of...
Dec 18, 2012
3 Ways to Make Spelling Fun for Kids
Spelling for kids can often be far trickier than learning to read. Try these 3 ways to help improve your child’s spelling: ### 1. Create a word wall Designate a space easily accessible to your child – whether on a fridge, a whiteboard or a piece of paper hung on the wall – where you can add words they encounter in their reading. With every glance at the word wall your child can reinforce their memory of word spellings, as well as have a handy reference point to check their spelling. ### 2. Keep a Spelling Journal Your child might...
Dec 14, 2012
5 Ways to Help Reading Comprehension
### 1. Use Graphic Organisers Graphic organisers are a way of organising information visually to help your child's reading comprehension by illustrating the interrelationships between particular aspects of a story. Many graphic organisers resemble flow charts, with boxes of text and arrows relating each box to the other. There is no single definitive template of a graphic organiser, but there are many different templates available online for free. ### 2. Answer Questions Once your child has finished a chapter or an entire story, asking them to answer questions, either verbally or in writing, relating to the “Who”, “What”, “Where”, “Why”...