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New research shows that when young children engage with music—especially rhythm—they may also strengthen early language skills and self-regulation. From clapping games to parent-baby singalongs, ...

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When you combine music and literacy together, young readers are not only entertained, but they’re also training their brains much more effectively.  Learning to read proficiently involves far more ...

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Investing can help children learn about growing wealth and setting aside money for short- and long-term goals. Deciding with them what their goal is, whether it's investing for a college education, ...

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From lullabies at home to rhythm games in classrooms, music is proving to be a powerful ally in children’s reading and language development. Studies show that singing, clapping, and moving to beats ...

When sounds match up at the end of a line It’s called ‘end rhyme’ and sounds mighty fine So who wins the battle? And the prize of a rattle? Let’s call it a draw? Okay, that’s fine. When words have ...

Every poem has structural features that have a bearing on the way the poem sounds or what it means. To comment on the structure of a poem is just the same as commenting on its language – you notice ...