by Sylvia ARRESOLA | Nov 20, 2025 | EAL, ECC, Grade 1
You may be wondering what decodable readers are. Decodable readers are texts that mostly use words with phonics patterns that children have already learned. These texts usually focus on one specific phonics concept, like the “sh” digraph, and provide repeated...
by Sylvia ARRESOLA | Nov 13, 2025 | EAL, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
FunBrain was developed for kids in Pre-k through 8th grade. It features multiple games related to reading, math and general fun to help engage children in the learning process. In addition to games, FunBrain offers interactive presentations, popular comic books and...
by Sylvia ARRESOLA | Oct 15, 2025 | EAL, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
If your child speaks a language other than English at home, you may worry about how this affects their learning. It’s true that EAL (English as an Additional Language) students face extra challenges—but with your support, they can thrive at school, both academically...
by Sylvia ARRESOLA | Oct 9, 2025 | EAL, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Just like learning to talk or walk, learning to write is a process that happens in stages — and every child moves through those stages at their own pace. Writing development reflects a child’s growing understanding of letters, sounds, words, and how we use them to...
by Sylvia ARRESOLA | Oct 2, 2025 | EAL, ECC, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Reading aloud to your child is one of the most meaningful and impactful things you can do. It’s not just about sharing a story — it’s about creating a fun, interactive conversation between you, your child, and the book’s words and pictures. When you read aloud, you...
