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The Exquisite Prompt Writing Challenge!
Original riddles, pet poetry, personal letter writing, word fun, and the hero's journey.... Nikki Grimes (Danitra Brown, Class Clown) and Natalie Babbitt (Tuck Everlasting) provide the inspiration for this month's writing prompts. Give your students the chance to flex their writing muscles — and win fabulous prizes! Learn more >
Congratulations to the talented winners from the January challenge. Check out their wonderful creative work here.
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For Parents
Frequently Asked
Questions
Question: What are some ways to help my daughter learn the names and sounds of letters? She is tired of simply using flashcards.
Answer: There are several things you can do to help your child remain interested in learning her letters. Try using a multi-sensory approach. Your child may be a tactile learner instead of an auditory or visual learner, or she may just need a variety of sensory input to learn best. Help her to identify how each sound feels on her mouth. Use a mirror to help. For example your lips come together for /m/. See full answer >
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