Ed Extras
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K-3
NEW! Playing with Word Sounds: Stretch and Shorten
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Pre-K
NEW! Use a PEER When You Read Aloud
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We've archived all of our past Ed Extras by topic:
Children's books
Finding and Sharing Great Kids' Books
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Nursery Rhymes: Not Just for Babies!
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Early literacy development
Building Your Child's Vocabulary
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Beginning Readers: Look! I can read this!
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Emergent Readers: Look! That's My Letter!
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Handwriting: What's Normal, What's Not
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Healthy Hearing
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One, Two, Buckle My Shoe: Math and Literacy for Preschoolers
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Families and schools
Listen and Look at Back-to-School Night
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The Parent-Teacher Conference (Pre-K)
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The Parent-Teacher Conference (K-3)
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Preparing Your Child for Testing
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Home and family literacy
Creating a Home Library
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A Fresh Look at Your Home Library
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The Role of Fathers in Their Child's Literacy Development: Pre-K
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The Role of Fathers in Their Child's Literacy Development: K-3
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Literacy activities for the family
Developing Writing and Spelling at Home: Pre-K
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Developing Writing and Spelling at Home: K-3
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Grocery Store Literacy for Preschoolers
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Grocery Store Literacy
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Making Reading Relevant: Read, Learn, and Do! (Pre-K)
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Making Reading Relevant: Read, Learn, and Do! (K-3)
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The Night Before the Museum
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Playing with Word Sounds: Stretch and Shorten
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Playing with Words
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Reading Aloud to Build Comprehension
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Reading for Meaning with Your Child
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Talking Counts!
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Use a PEER When You Read Aloud
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Writing and Spelling Ideas to Use with Kids
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School readiness
Back to School, for Parents!
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Easing Into Preschool
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Easing Back Into School
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Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten?
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Ready to Read: Heading for the Classroom
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Seasonal topics
Creating Learning Traditions
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Learning That's Hands-On Holiday Fun
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New Year's Resolution: Help Your Kids Do Well in School
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Start the New Year Off Right: Resolve to Raise a Reader!
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Summer reading
Summer Learning, Side-by-Side
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Take a Break, but Bring a Book!
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Use Summer Fun to Build Background Knowledge
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When there are concerns
Common Signs of Dyslexia
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Recognizing Reading Problems
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Successful Transition to Kindergarten for Learners Who May Be at Risk for Learning Disabilities
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