This Week @ AOS – Episode 9

Reading is so much more than just sounding out letters. If your child can pronounce every word on the page but they don't understand the meaning of those words, then real early reading comprehension hasn't happened. Building your child's vocabulary is one of the most...

When your child first begins to read, it's an exciting milestone. It's natural for new readers to memorize simple words like "bat" and "cat," but rote memorization won't lead to long-term reading success. Kids need to learn the art of decoding. Decoding is sounding...

As a parent, you want your child to grow into a confident, independent thinker who can face challenges with resilience and creativity. You can set them on that path by nurturing their problem-solving skills early in life. From toddlerhood through the elementary years,...