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Jan 20, 2017
Improve Working Memory with Reading | 5 Learning Activities
How to Improve Your Child’s Working Memory with Reading
Every time you sit down to read a book, your brain recalls and uses a great deal of information to understand the text.
This is because reading requires us to draw on relevant information stored in our memory in order to gain meaning.
A good working memory is essential for reading and learning, as well as other important processes, such as concentrating and following instructions.
What is working memory?
Working memory refers to how we manipulate information stored in our short-term memory. Children...
Jan 13, 2017
Back to School Checklist
Back to School Checklist
Special offer: Get your child reading-ready for their first day of school with a special free trial of ABC Reading Eggs.
Back-to-school season comes around like a whirlwind, and in the midst of shopping, labelling and packing lunches, it’s easy to forget a thing or two.
But with a bit of preparation, back-to-school doesn’t have to be a stressful time. Use our handy back-to-school checklist to tick off everything you need and concentrate on getting your child excited about the new year ahead!
For school...
Dec 09, 2016
Christmas Maths Craft Ideas for Kids – Salt Dough Tree Ornaments
Christmas Craft Idea for Kids: DIY Salt Dough Tree Ornaments
Making salt dough tree ornaments is a fun way to get ready for the festive season, and can also be a fun way to develop your child’s maths skills. (By ABC Reading Eggs content writer and author Sara Leman)
The holiday season is one full of traditions. As soon as the tree makes its annual appearance at home, my daughter starts asking to make...
Oct 14, 2016
Help Your Child Learn to Read in Just Weeks
How to Get Your Child Reading in Just Weeks
There are many things parents can do to support a child's reading development—and the fastest way to do it is by using a research-based, structured reading program like ABC Reading Eggs.
Unlike other reading apps on the market, ABC Reading Eggs is developed by a team of experienced educators and literacy experts. It uses structured phonics activities that teach children to recognise letter...