The Active Reader Blog

Five suggestions to help you provide feedback on your child's artwork to help build their intrinsic motivation.

Children who are struggling with their speech-language skills may also experience difficulties with basic abilities in literacy such as phonemic awareness, decoding, spelling, and writing. Studies have shown that there is a correlation between oral production and the development of essential reading skills

We created a soccer program for children ages 2-7 with the purpose of developing the whole athlete within the context of soccer. This program is also intended to provide parents with access to a structured sport program that can be easily executed and used in their own backyard or living room. With the cancelation of children's programs across North America, our youth have been missing out on important physical development milestones, making a program like this even more important.

Pre-kindergarten readiness is something that a lot of parents are thinking about these days. There’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that our teachers and classrooms have been greatly impacted by the pressures of COVID-19. For many children in their foundational years of development, the last year and a half has left room for various gaps to rear their ugly head.

5 tips that will help you create a successful learning environment within your home.

Early or pre-literacy skills are becoming a hot topic among parents these days, and with the pandemic putting a strain on education, parents are m...

Creating a "quiet time" in place of a nap can help foster independent play and ensure you and your child are still setting aside time to rest in the day. Building a quiet time bin can help with this process.

This winter quest is a great way to get your child outside and practicing the /kw/ sound using their senses. 

Organizing a name scavenger hunt is a fun way to teach your child their full name while practicing letter sounds.

Here's a quick high-level overview of Orton-Gillingham and the strategies that we have incorporated into our Active Reader alphabet cards.

Practice letter sounds in the bath by playing letter fishing!

Get crafty this winter using seasonal nature items!