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Developmental Milestones

Parents and teachers often ask about realistic reading and writing expectations for young children. Learn about typical developmental timelines by age and find recommendations for what parents and family members can do to support emerging readers and writers.

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Early Warning Signs

From an early age, Michael struggled with oral language and understanding word structure.

Are the kids on track?

A deep knowledge of child development allows teachers to informally assess children on a daily basis.

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Books About Reading, Writing, and Instruction

Browse our collection  of books to help you continue to deepen your knowledge about reading, writing, and effective classroom instruction. You’ll also find books on reading motivation and reading aloud to children. 

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