What Your Kindergartener Should Learn in the First 12 Weeks
Setting a Strong Foundation for Reading Success The first 12 weeks of kindergarten are critical for building the foundational skills your child needs for a successful academic journey. These early weeks focus on basic literacy skills, helping children become confident readers and learners. Here are the key milestones your kindergartener should achieve during this period. […]
5 Sneaky Ways to Get Your Child Writing
Make Writing Fun and Engaging! Writing doesn’t always have to feel like a chore. With a little creativity, you can help your child develop a love for writing while they play, explore, and learn. Here are five sneaky ways to encourage your child to pick up a pencil and start writing! 1. Make a Treasure […]
By the End of 2nd Grade: The Seven Reading Skills Your Child Should Master
Your Child’s Roadmap to 3rd Grade Reading Success By the time your child finishes 2nd grade, they should have developed several critical reading skills that will set the foundation for success in 3rd grade and beyond. These skills encompass phonics, spelling, and sentence-building abilities. Let’s explore the seven essential reading skills every 2nd grader should […]
Report Cards & Parent-Teacher Conferences: How to Support Your Child’s Learning Journey
Supporting Your Child’s Learning Journey The first quarter of the school year has wrapped up, and with it comes the release of report cards and upcoming Parent-Teacher conferences. For many parents, this can be a challenging time—especially if you received news that your child is struggling academically. If this sounds familiar, know that you’re not […]
Our First Annual Trunk or Treat Event
A Spooktacular Success: Our First Annual Trunk or Treat Event! We’re thrilled to share the fantastic success of our first annual Trunk or Treat event! This Halloween gathering brought together families, friends, and the local community for a fun-filled, safe, and festive evening. With an incredible turnout, it was heartwarming to see so many smiling […]
Does Your Child Know This Spelling Rule?
Helping Your Child Master Spelling with the “Double Consonant” Tip As parents, supporting your child’s spelling development is crucial, and understanding key spelling generalizations can make all the difference. One important concept is knowing when to double a consonant at the end of a word. This is often taught using the “1-1-1 Rule,” which states […]
Why Choose A Village Learning Center for Your Child’s Tutoring Needs?
Your One-Stop Shop for All Your Tutoring Needs As parents, you want the best for your child’s education, and at A Village Learning Center, Nicole, a licensed teacher in Ohio, ensures just that. Here’s why her approach to tutoring stands out: 1. Personalized Student Assessments Every tutoring journey at A Village begins with a comprehensive […]
The 6 Layers of Phonemic Awareness
The 6 Layers of Phonemic Awareness According to David Kilpatrick, phonemic awareness is the awareness of and ability to manipulate the individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken words. There are 6 layers of phonemic awareness, building from the simplest to the most complex. Each of these skills can be established through targeted instruction and practice.
5 Sneaky Ways to Get Your Child Writing
Encouraging children to write can be a fun and engaging process. Here are five creative ways to help your child practice their writing skills: 1. Let Them Write the Grocery List Encourage your child to stretch out the sounds they hear and write them down. For an early writer, this could look like “ornj” for […]
Teaching Tip Tuesday: Engage Your Children During Dinner Time!
Looking for ways to make dinner time more engaging and educational for your children? Try out these fun and interactive ideas tonight! Pre-K & Kindergarten Teach classification skills with dinnerware! Ask your child to sort the dinnerware by type and size. Have them count the number of items to enhance their counting skills. 1st-3rd Grade […]