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You and your child have begun the adventure of learning to read, and things are starting to get exciting! Your child has a good grasp of phonics and has learned basic decoding skills. You are thrilled that you can now focus on other tasks while he or she reads independently.

But basic skills are only the doorway into the world of reading. How can you make sure your child is really comprehending what he or she reads? Here are a few ways to take your child beyond the basics of reading toward the real goal—understanding and enjoyment!

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Writing is a critical tool for learning and communication. Reading and writing are among the most foundational skills a student will learn before high school graduation. The process of evaluating a student’s writing with fairness and efficiency is often difficult and parents may need help balancing parental guidance with objective assessment.

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In 1980, the iconic yellow Post-it note hit the market and is now a staple in office supplies. Post-it notes were so successful because they could easily be removed from one surface and applied elsewhere. But if you’ve used Post-it notes, you know that at some point, they just stop sticking.  

Sometimes student learning is like a Post-it note. They can remember for a little while, but the information just doesn’t stick in their brains. How can students use note-taking to learn in a way that sticks with them?

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