Learning to read by the end of the third grade is critically important to student success in school
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We All Need Characters!
READ to your baby! That was the expert advice from my doctor 37 years ago when we brought our...
Engage Readers and Beat the Summer Slide!
The school year is finally winding down—and what a year it has been! Teachers, parents, and...
Backyard Summer Camp, Part 3: Combat Brain Drain
In addition to crafts and Active Experiences, expose your campers to some great...
Become a Proofreading Pro!
Back in February, Susie, Mary Pat, and Regina from the Simple Solutions proofreading team worked...
Use Writing to Express Gratitude and Make Connections
There are many ways to help students improve their communication skills by writing for an authentic...
Prevent Learning Loss: Use these Research-based Strategies
For many years, researchers have warned us of the learning loss that occurs when students are not...
Summer Solutions Reading Activity for Young Children (Pre–K to...
Springtime can be magical for children and their pets. Spend some time with an adorable pup by...
Summer Solutions At-home Activities for Students
Suddenly, you’re a homeschool teacher! Or maybe you’ve been doing that for years. Either way, as...
Simple Solutions Reading Comprehension K
Writing Task Activity Story mapping is the ability to identify the components of a story—setting...