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Mike Carvella says that some kids struggle with the physical act of writing and others with organizing ideas and revising their drafts.

Dr. Hannah Dostal, an expert in Deaf education and literacy, says that writing opens up additional opportunities for deaf children to communicate with family, friends, and their community.

Literacy expert Kegi Wells explains different strategies to help children to become stronger and more engaged readers. 

William Van Cleave talks about the importance of showing enthusiasm for the topic children are writing about and helping them get their ideas organized using graphic organizers and lists. 

Dr. Hannah Dostal, an expert in Deaf education and literacy, says it’s important to surround your child with reasons to read and write.

Dr. Karen Mapp says years of research shows that effective parent engagement improves children’s attendance, motivation, and academic success.

Kyley Pulphus suggests a few ways for parents to make writing fun and take the pressure off of being perfect. 

Dr. Leala Holcomb, an expert in Deaf education and literacy, offers practical suggestions for encouraging your child to read on their own.

Choral reading is reading aloud in unison with a whole class or group of students, which builds students’ fluency, self-confidence, and motivation.

Graphic novels open the possibility of accessing books to children who don’t see themselves as readers in the traditional sense.