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Scanning, Scrolling, and Swiping: New Research Uncovers Why Our Brains Are Effective at Quickly Processing Short Messages

Scanning, Scrolling, and Swiping: New Research Uncovers Why Our Brains Are Effective at Quickly Processing Short Messages

Our brains detect basic sentence structure nearly as quickly as they recognize a visual scene.
Posted in Attention, Language, Neuroscience, Reading Skills

Don't Love to Read? Try Reminiscing with Your Kids

Don't Love to Read? Try Reminiscing with Your Kids

To boost the quality of a preschooler’s language experience and skills, a new study provides an alternative to shared reading.
Posted in Engagement, Language, Reading Skills, School Readiness

Why Our Brains Prefer Symbols to Words

Why Our Brains Prefer Symbols to Words

New study dives into our brain’s knack for recalling symbols and logos over their word counterparts.
Posted in Attention, Language, Memory, Neuroscience, Reading Skills

What Happens When We Read? Decoding the Brain's Dual Networks

What Happens When We Read? Decoding the Brain's Dual Networks

New research reveals how two adjacent brain networks collaborate to make sense of what we read.  
Posted in Language, Memory, Neuroscience, Reading Skills, Speech

These Movement Exercises Predicted Young Kids' School Performance

These Movement Exercises Predicted Young Kids' School Performance

Young children who performed well on these tasks were more likely to achieve higher scores for reading, writing and math.
Posted in Education, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Reading Skills

How Students Determine If They're a “Math Person” or “Reading Person”

How Students Determine If They're a “Math Person” or “Reading Person”

As students progress through their K-12 years they become more likely to engage in comparisons to determine whether they are either a “math person” or a “reading person.” 
Posted in Engagement, Mathematics, Reading Skills

Visualization: How Kids 'See' the Story Beyond the Pictures

Visualization: How Kids 'See' the Story Beyond the Pictures

Visualization is essential to reading comprehension. Researchers discover a simple way to boost it at home.
Posted in Education, Language, Neuroscience, Reading Skills, Speech

A Faster Way to Learn to Read

A Faster Way to Learn to Read

This method is more effective and quicker at teaching reading skills compared to typing and watching videos.

Posted in Education, Handwriting, Neuroscience, Reading Skills, School Readiness

How to Boost Children's Letter Sound Recognition

How to Boost Children's Letter Sound Recognition

Children who did this became twice as proficient at difficult letter sounds compared to those who received traditional instruction.
Posted in Education, Engagement, Language, Motivation, Movement & Exercise, Reading Skills, School Readiness, Speech

Can Preschoolers Gain Reading Skills in a Virtual Classroom?

Can Preschoolers Gain Reading Skills in a Virtual Classroom?

New study by the University of Washington discovers if students can develop key reading skills in a virtual classroom.
Posted in Education, Reading Skills, School Readiness, Technology

How Naps Boost Early Literacy Skills in Preschoolers

How Naps Boost Early Literacy Skills in Preschoolers

New study offers clues to the relationship between sleep, memory development, and literacy skills; specifically, learning letter-sound mappings and using that knowledge to read unfamiliar words -- an important indicator of early literacy skills.
Posted in Health & Wellness, Memory, Reading Skills

How to Boost Your Child's Resilience at School

How to Boost Your Child's Resilience at School

This activity at home can triple a child’s resilience at school, particularly for children at-risk.
Posted in Education, Language, Reading Skills, School Readiness