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  • How To Turn Screen Time Guilt Into Reading Motivation!

    How To Turn Screen Time Guilt Into Reading Motivation!

    June 5, 2025

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    Nick

    We all know that sinking feeling when we look up from our phone and realise we’ve been scrolling way too long. That feeling is screen time guilt.  But guilt doesn’t have to ruin your day. It can be a signal, and a powerful motivator.  Instead of trying to avoid guilt, let’s use it to…

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  • How to Replace Screens With Books: 6 Practical Tips

    How to Replace Screens With Books: 6 Practical Tips

    June 3, 2025

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    Nick

    We all spend more time on our phones than we’d like to admit. It sounds simple to replace screens with books. And with the right habits in place, it can be.  You’re here because you want practical advice to help you spend less time on your phone and more time building a reading habit…

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  • No Classroom Needed: 5 Easy Post-Reading Activities For Home

    No Classroom Needed: 5 Easy Post-Reading Activities For Home

    June 2, 2025

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    Nick

    If you’ve ever Googled ‘how to improve my child’s reading skills,’ you’ve probably seen lots of classroom-style post-reading activities. Not very helpful for parents at home. But here’s the thing, some of the best comprehension boosters don’t happen in the classroom. They happen in your home.  As a teacher, I’ve seen how little time…

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  • Simple and Fun Activities While Reading To Empower Readers

    Simple and Fun Activities While Reading To Empower Readers

    May 26, 2025

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    Nick

    It can feel frustrating during story time when your child loses focus mid-story, forgets what they’ve just read, or breezes through words without really understanding them. You want reading to be joyful, not a chore. That’s where activities while reading come in.  When done right, they make reading more interactive, enjoyable, and memorable.  As…

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  • Fun and Easy Pre-Reading Activities for Young Readers

    Fun and Easy Pre-Reading Activities for Young Readers

    May 17, 2025

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    Nick

    It’s frustrating when you ask your child about a story and all you get is a shrug or “I dunno.” These quick, easy pre-reading activities can help them connect with a book before they even open it, turning those mumbles into genuine enthusiasm. Reading is not just about sounding out words or being able…

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  • 5 Powerful Benefits of Childhood Reading: Empower Your Child

    5 Powerful Benefits of Childhood Reading: Empower Your Child

    May 7, 2025

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    Nick

    Helping your child develop a strong reading habit is one of the most incredible gifts you can give. In this post, you’ll discover 5 powerful benefits of childhood reading that go far beyond academics From better focus to deeper relationships, the simple habit of daily reading can build a foundation for lifelong learning that…

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  • How to Create a Reading-Friendly Home for Children: 5 Simple Steps

    How to Create a Reading-Friendly Home for Children: 5 Simple Steps

    April 29, 2025

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    Nick

    In order to build a healthy relationship between your child and their books, you need to know how to create a reading-friendly home for children. If you’re like most parents, you’ve probably faced the frustration of seeing your child ignore their bookshelf, even though many great books are stacked there to motivate them. But…

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  • How to Remember What You Read: 3 Tips to Help

    How to Remember What You Read: 3 Tips to Help

    February 25, 2025

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    Nick

    You might pick up a book to advance your career, learn a new topic, or simply escape into a great adventure. But what is the point if you can’t remember what you read! Many adults struggle with being able to understand what they’ve read and remember it later on. As a teacher with experience…

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