3 Strategies to Develop Your Child's Phonemic Awareness
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Looking to boost your child's vocabulary development? Explore these 5 fun and engaging activities that make learning enjoyable.
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3 Strategies to Develop Your Child's Phonemic Awareness
In this blog post, we delve into the world of phonemic awareness and share three effective strategies to develop this essential skill in young childre…

5 Fun Ways to Boost Vocabulary Development in Children
In this blog post, we'll share five engaging and enjoyable activities that you can incorporate into your child's daily routine to boost their vocabula…

Why Effective Communication Is The Key To Just About Everything!
“Communication is key” is a phrase that’s often tossed around group settings like school, home, or the workplace. Let’s unpack that saying and explore…

How To Correct Your Child's Grammatical Errors
Every beginner trips over words and makes silly grammatical mistakes – it comes with the learners' territory. As parents and proficient English speake…

Pre-reading Skills Every Child Needs To Be A Successful Reader
What are the 5 key pre-reading skills? Pre-reading skills are your child’s first steps toward reading and writing. As your child grows familiar with l…

What is Phonics And How Does It Accelerate Learning?
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” ― Dr. Seuss

4 Ways To Develop Positive Reinforcement In Your Children At Home
Positive Reinforcement at I Can Read As parents, we often hear about how sparing the rod may spoil the child, but in this day and age where corporal p…

Back To School After The Holidays: Tips To Prepare Your Child
The school break is over and it’s time to go back to school! But, is your child ready for the term ahead? After a long vacation, children can find it …

4 Books For Children Of All Ages That Make Perfect Christmas Gifts
It’s the most wonderful time of the year once again! And there’s nothing children love more about this time of the year than getting their presents. A…

The Art Of Bouncing Back: How To Get Back On Your Feet After Failures
Teaching a child to find strength to continue learning even though they may not feel motivated is teaching a child to be resilient. Digging deep and u…

Creative Ways To Make Reading Fun: Turn A Reluctant Reader Into A Book Lover
Creative Ways to Make Reading Fun It is fair to say that with so much technology and online distractions it can be hard for children to find the time …

How Poetry Improves Your Child's English: How To Get Your Kids Interested!
What Makes A Good Budding Poet Children are readily and immediately engaged in the power of poetry and its amazing ability to inspire emotions and rea…

5 Common Grammar Mistakes English Learners Make & How To Avoid Them
Mistakes are easy to make when you are starting to learn and speak any language. Some mistakes can be funny, others become a habit that are difficult …

The Importance Of Homework Even At A Young Age And What You Can Do To Help Your Child
Homework is a bit of a touchy subject for younger learners. We often think about practices that are fun and enjoyable like singing songs, learning the…
6 Commonly Confused Words In English: How To Avoid Mixing Them Up
Oh English, why must you be so confusing? This is a question often asked of us at I Can Read by both parents and students. Whilst all languages have t…