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A Christmas word search is a simple way to keep kids busy during the holidays. It’s low-prep, easy to print, and helpful when you need a festive activity that doesn’t require much set-up. I like ...

Phonological awareness is an important set of skills to develop throughout early childhood and primary school. It is strongly linked to later reading and spelling success. We can think about ...

Stories, songs, and rhymes are the bedrock of early language development. However, there are children who can sing, recite rhymes, and tell stories who are unable to detect sounds within words, ...

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Everybody likes ghazals. Or they do when they learn what they are: A ghazal is a poetic form originating in and strongly associated with the Islamic cultural sphere. It is a medieval thing—or what ...

Thursday is here, and payday has come and gone. Unfortunately, some of us noticed deductions and unforeseen taxes. The mood is understandably a bit low. Instead of stressing over the pay cut, one can ...

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If you’re looking for hints and answers for Strands for Sunday, April 13, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues and tips, and finally the solution to the puzzle with the theme “Orange door hinge.” For ...

As you delve into the realm of poetry, you’ll uncover a tapestry woven with intricate elements that breathe life into every verse. From the rhythmic cadence of meter to the melodic interplay of rhyme, ...

"Pact has established that children sing a variety of descriptive words in the nursery rhyme to turn the song into an action rhyme," the charity said in a statement. "They sing happy, sad, bouncing, ...

Understanding the nuances of phonological awareness versus phonemic awareness is foundational for educators, parents, and anyone involved in supporting early literacy development. Although the terms ...