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The Educational Parenting Blog

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5 Nursery Rhymes for Pre-K

Edward Wong January 18, 2022 The Educational Parenting Blog Leave a Comment

Studies have proven that telling nursery rhymes is one of the best ways to develop language skills in children. Nursery rhymes are effective for developing an awareness of rhyme, sounds, …

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Does the Order of the Alphabet Make it Harder to Learn to Read?

Edward Wong November 29, 2021 The Educational Parenting Blog Leave a Comment

The surprising issue with the order of letters in the English alphabet and how you can easily overcome it as an educational parent When teaching your child the alphabet, starting …

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What is “Phonics”, Anyway?

Edward Wong November 22, 2021 The Educational Parenting Blog Leave a Comment

What makes phonics different from other ways of teaching reading, and why it is so effective I want to make it easier for busy parents to teach their kids to …

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How and why you should always correct errors in your child’s reading

Edward Wong November 8, 2021 The Educational Parenting Blog Leave a Comment

Certain kinds of errors indicate dangerously bad habits Some books and blogs about teaching your child to read recommend that you avoid correcting your child when they make reading mistakes …

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What if Phonics Doesn’t Work for my Four-Year-old?

Edward Wong November 1, 2021 The Educational Parenting Blog Leave a Comment

If your child is struggling, it could be an indication that you need to take a step back and focus on a more foundational skill So your child has just …

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What is Prosodic Reading and is it Important to Teach to my Child?

Edward Wong October 25, 2021 The Educational Parenting Blog Leave a Comment

Fluent readers read with prosody, but prosody is best used as a tool for assessment and not something that needs to be taught The concept of prosody, or prosodic reading, …

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What Should I do Before Teaching my Child to Read?

Edward Wong October 18, 2021 The Educational Parenting Blog Leave a Comment

Starting these simple techniques early is crucial to setting your child up for reading success As an educational parent, you know that teaching your child the skills they need to …

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How Can I Help My Child Improve Their Phonemic Awareness?

Edward Wong October 12, 2021 The Educational Parenting Blog Leave a Comment

Use word games and nursery rhymes to help your child build this valuable skill In my last post I explained what phonemic awareness is and why it is an essential …

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What is Phonemic Awareness and Why is it Important?

Edward Wong October 4, 2021 The Educational Parenting Blog Leave a Comment

Phonemic awareness is the ability to recognize and manipulate the smallest units of language, and is a set of skills that help children learn to read faster and better In …

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Should We Curtail the Teaching of Sight Words?

Edward Wong September 27, 2021 The Educational Parenting Blog Leave a Comment

Teaching sight words encourages the bad habit of memorizing whole words. Virtually all educators now agree that the most effective way to teach reading is to teach children phonics. But …

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Educational Parenting Blog

  • 5 Nursery Rhymes for Pre-K January 18, 2022
  • Does the Order of the Alphabet Make it Harder to Learn to Read? November 29, 2021
  • What is “Phonics”, Anyway? November 22, 2021
  • How and why you should always correct errors in your child’s reading November 8, 2021
  • What if Phonics Doesn’t Work for my Four-Year-old? November 1, 2021

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