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Books & Reading

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5 Interactive Book Apps for 2-5 Year Olds

Published on: November 5, 2024 | Last Updated on: January 12, 2025
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Reading to Toddlers to Promote Early Literacy

Published on: July 15, 2024 | Last Updated on: July 27, 2024
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Easy Book Week Costume Ideas

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ABC Reading Eggs Review: Making Learning to Read Fun!

Published on: January 1, 2024 | Last Updated on: January 16, 2024
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First 5 Forever | Visiting Your Local Library

Published on: April 30, 2022 | Last Updated on: December 29, 2023
Different Reading Approaches

Different Reading Approaches: How Can They Benefit Your Child?

Published on: December 15, 2021 | Last Updated on: July 27, 2024

First 5 Forever: Early Literacy and a Lifelong Love of Learning

Published on: May 18, 2020 | Last Updated on: August 2, 2024
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Online Courses, Learning Resources & Educational Websites for Kids

Published on: March 21, 2020 | Last Updated on: May 23, 2023
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Lindamood-Bell | Summer Programs as Unique as Your Student

Published on: November 3, 2019 | Last Updated on: May 23, 2023
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Six ways to inspire children to write

Published on: June 5, 2019 | Last Updated on: October 31, 2023
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5 Engaging Easter Books for Little Kids

Published on: March 15, 2019 | Last Updated on: August 11, 2024
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REVIEW: Easy Street to Handwriting (Educational App)

Published on: January 7, 2019 | Last Updated on: October 31, 2023
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Do Kids Still Need Fairytales?

Published on: October 12, 2018 | Last Updated on: October 31, 2023
Inclusion Works Numeracy

REVIEW: Inclusion Works! | Why We Use a Brisbane Toy Library

Published on: June 18, 2018 | Last Updated on: May 19, 2023
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Books for THOUGHTFUL boys – Encourage sensitivity, creativity and joy!

Published on: May 17, 2018 | Last Updated on: September 6, 2023
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