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How to Teach a Child to Rhyme
Rhyming is a listening skill. You don't need any materials - no books - no letters - no picture cards. You can practice rhyming anywhere.

Cathy Guth
Jan 203 min read
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Five Reasons Good Rhymers Become Good Readers
The process of learning to read begins years before a child reaches kindergarten or first grade.

Cathy Guth
Jan 193 min read
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Letter Names or Letter Sounds? Which Should I Teach?
Short answer: Teach both.
Bonus answer: Teach...

Cathy Guth
Jan 184 min read
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You Can Comprehend Abstract Ideas… It’s Easier Than You Think!
Comprehension problems often surface somewhere around 3rd or 4th grade.

Cathy Guth
Oct 14, 20222 min read
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Middle Schoolers Need a Do-Over
Covid has been hard on EVERYONE – on students, on teachers, on parents – and especially on Middle Schoolers. They need a break.

Cathy Guth
Oct 14, 20224 min read
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Five Smart Tips to Save Time on the ACT
For many students, the hardest part about taking the ACT test is the time limit. Every second counts. Mastering these five tips will...

Cathy Guth
Oct 14, 20222 min read
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Decodable Books
Decodable books are short books written with carefully planned words. They are perfect for children who are just learning to read because...

Cathy Guth
Sep 27, 20222 min read
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Become an Active Reader... It’s Easier Than You Think!
Active readers think as they read so their comprehension is usually quite good. Passive readers, on the other hand, read without thinking...

Cathy Guth
Sep 27, 20222 min read
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