A 2nd grader on my street summed it up perfectly: “School is going to stink this year.” Not sure how he knew it, but his words speak for the masses -- parents…
Joan KelleyAugust 20, 2020
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“School is going to stink this year.” Feel less hopeless with a sorta-take-charge plan
A 2nd grader on my street summed it up perfectly: “School is going to stink this year.” Not sure how…
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I didn’t want to start a company. I wanted to write a book for parents, to help them help their children build the kinds of skills that are needed to read well…
Joan KelleyAugust 20, 2019
There are three types of skills children need to become strong reader. Most people think it is just about learning letters and sounds, but it’s more than that. Some reading…
Joan KelleyJanuary 17, 2019
Most of us know reading is fundamental to a child’s future success, but many parents aren’t told what they can (and should) do to help their child read. The good news is,…
Joan KelleyOctober 17, 2018
