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Parallel Reading: A Better Way to Enjoy More Books
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How My Mindset on Reading Books Changed Every reader knows a habit-killing book. The one that stops you in your tracks because it’s too boring or too difficult. I’ve found a way to avoid this trap with parallel reading! For most of my life, I thought I had to finish a book before starting…
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Readers Who Use Simple Retrieval Practice Techniques Actually Remember More
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The Problem: Why We Forget So Much Rereading can be useful, but it rarely helps you remember details. If, like most readers, you find the details fade quickly, then retrieval practice is the tool you need. Did you know most people forget 90% of what they read within a week? Retrieval practice helps you…
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6 Simple Habits for a Bedtime Reading Routine Kids Love
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You’re Not Alone: Bedtime Struggles… It is reassuring to know that 1 in 4 parents out there find bedtime difficult. If your evening feels more like a battle than a calm routine, you’re not alone. This post will give you a simple plan to make bedtime easier with a bedtime reading routine. One that…
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The Hidden Benefits of Reading Together at Bedtime
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Your child won’t remember the chores, but they’ll remember this… After homework, dinner, and the bedtime rush, reading together at bedtime might feel like just another task after a long day. You’re not alone, fewer than 40% of parents read to their child daily, and that number is dropping each year. With more screens,…
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Carnegie’s 9 Reading Tips: Unlock Smarter, Lasting Learning Now
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The Book That Made Me Stop and Think About How I Read Most readers forget 90% of what they read within a week. You finish a book feeling inspired, but a week later, all you can recall is a handful of half-remembered quotes. That’s where Carnegie’s 9 reading tips can help! When I returned…
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Library Role Play: How to Get 30 Minutes of Peaceful Play
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The Go-To Game on Rainy Days I was one “Daddy, look at me!” away from losing it. The neighbourhood kids were gone, the rain clouds were rolling in, and my living room was minutes away from descending into a sibling civil war. It was time for the library role play! I grabbed a stack…
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7 Ways to Make a Children’s Personal Reading Challenge Stick
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The Story That Started It All My daughter wanted to move up a reading level. She was ready for a “real” chapter book, and chose a 50-story compilation! After a few days, her excitement faded. The book sat untouched on her bedside table. That’s when we decided to create a personal reading challenge. Unlike…
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How to Check Reading Levels and Choose the Right Books
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You Buy the Book… But It’s Never Read You buy your child a new book. Maybe it’s something they showed interest in, or one you loved as a kid. At first, they’re excited. But days later, it’s sitting untouched on the shelf. Not because they’re lazy. Not because they lost interest. Often, the real…
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Make Story Time Memorable With The Easy 5 Finger Retell
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Story time doesn’t have to be a chore, or forgettable. If your child struggles to remember last night’s story, or your bedtime routine feels flat, the 5 Finger Retell can help. These five simple prompts turn reading into an interactive, memorable routine you both look forward to. Most nights, either I’m exhausted or my…
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A Reading Matrix For Busy Readers: Make Every Minute Count
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I love reading, but why do I forget everything I’ve read within a week? Turns out I’m not alone. Studies show we forget over half of what we read within an hour, and 90% is forgotten after a week! That’s why I started using a simple tool that changed how I read and remember:…