by on September 26, 2025
Bennington Elementary School, serving around 800 students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, struggled with declining reading and math scores. The school leadership believed that addressing these issues required stepping beyond conventional solutions. They recognized the potential positive impact of empowering parents to assist their children's learning journey at home. Therefore, the school decided to embark on creating an extensive suite of educational resources tailored for parents. S...
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by on August 22, 2025
To sum it up, phonics games provide more than just learning. These fun-filled adventures also teach persistence, collaboration, attention to detail and patience. For a stronger grasp on reading and spelling skills by transforming learning into an exciting journey, phonics games are an excellent tool. Phonics games can transform the way children perceive language learning, turning daunting reading tasks into engaging challenges. They provide an age-appropriate gateway to explore the world of w...
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by on August 12, 2025
Notably, a significant outcome of this shift has been the increased involvement of parents in their children's reading journey. While this could be beneficial in some instances, the lack of professional expertise may make it challenging for parents to adopt suitable techniques that facilitate reading development. Lastly, not only did these prompts enhance their writing skills, but they also supported overall cognitive development, enriching their vocabulary, improving grammar, and sparking th...
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by on August 11, 2025
We also incorporated reading activities into the school's extra-curricular life. Reading clubs were created where students could discuss books and share recommendations. Additionally, competitive activities like spelling bees and reading challenges were conducted. These found favour among students as reading became a group activity and even improved their social skills and self-confidence. Flipping through the pages of our observations exposes an interesting result: there is no absolute "best...
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