Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Right now, it feels as if we are all sprinting towards the end of the school year. Many parents, teachers and students are beginning to run out of ...

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Having Fun on April Fool's Day!

Having Fun on April Fool's Day!

It’s April Fool’s Day and the perfect time to have fun and laugh with your children!  We’ve put together a list of some silly and wacky activities ...

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Phonics Concepts by Age

Phonics Concepts by Age

Phonics instruction has always been one of the foundations of the curriculum at Neighborhood Lit and we have written about the importance of it in ...

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Drawing as a Form of Writing

Drawing as a Form of Writing

Drawing pictures is one of the most common ways for children to entertain themselves.  It begins as scribbles on paper and over time develops into ...

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Thank a Teacher Today!

Thank a Teacher Today!

The past few years have been rough for parents, teachers and children.  There is no question that teaching in 2022 looks very different than it did...

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Multisensory Instruction

Multisensory Instruction

Everyone learns in different ways.  Some people learn best by simply reading (and rereading) information while others need to listen to it over and...

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How to Write a Better Email

How to Write a Better Email

Effective communication with teachers is a skill that children must have in order to advocate for themselves. Although a face to face conversation ...

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Building Resilience

Building Resilience

Resilience can be described as a person’s ability to bounce back from stressful or challenging obstacles. A strong sense of resilience is often  as...

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