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<title><![CDATA[Improve Your Young Childrens Reading Skills and Futures]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Five Ways to Improve Your Childs Reading Skills]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Reading skills are an important indicator of academic success. Read some tips and strategies for ensuring that your child enjoys books.</p><p>Content Producer: Marsha Raasch<br />Published: Sep 22, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Improved Reading in Children with the Assistance of Dogs]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Many children suffer with reading difficulties.  In an effort to improve reading skills, educators and parents are utilizing trained dogs. </p><p>Content Producer: Christine Cadena<br />Published: Dec 14, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Improve Time Spent Reading Aloud to Your Child and Build a Stronger Reader]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[The Importance of Reading to Your Baby]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>One of the best gifts you can give your child is the gift of reading.</p><p>Content Producer: Lisa R.<br />Published: Aug 29, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Do Your Children Have Summer Boredom What to Do in the Age of Video and Television Gettting Your Child Interested in Reading]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>     Nowadays, your kids want to sit infront of the TV in their free time.  Reading broadens your child's persecutive and can teach them basic moral values. 
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<title><![CDATA[Teaching Reading in an Elementary Inclusionary Classroom]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This article provides basic advice for teaching reading to elementary-aged students with learning disabilities.</p><p>Content Producer: Melissa Holman<br />Published: Apr 03, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Importance of Reading to Your Preschool Child]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>One of the best and least expensive gifts that a parent can bestow upon their chid is the gift of reading.</p><p>Content Producer: BunnyMama29<br />Published: Oct 24, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Reading to Children at Any Age is Vital to Their Development]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Creating life-long learners begins with fostering a love of reading in our children.  Here are tips to help you bring out the reader in each of your children, no matter their age!</p><p>Content Producer: Alicia Slansky<br />Published: Jun 10, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Why Not Make Reading a Family Effort]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Did you know that there are a large percentage of adults who have very poor reading skills? </p><p>Content Producer: renee<br />Published: Jan 08, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Strategic Reading in the ESL Classroom]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>In this article, you will find out why strategic reading is so important and what you can do to implement it in your ESL classroom</p><p>Content Producer: Dorit Sasson<br />Published: Nov 27, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Change Your Life Through Reading]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Reading for pleasure can open up a world of experiences without leaving your favorite chair.  The benefits of reading can impact your social life, your communication skills, and even your health.</p><p>Content Producer: Chris Amisano<br />Published: Nov 27, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Discovering Hidden Reading Problems]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Is your child showing signs of a reading problem?  Parents can easily check.  There are practical solutions you can use so that your child reaches adulthood with sound literacy skills.</p><p>Content Producer: Sandy Fleming<br />Published: Mar 08, 2005</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Lesson Plan Identifying Reading Strategies]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This lesson is designed to help teach students the different skills they need for reading various texts. This is geared toward an ESL audience, but can be adapted for mainstream classes as well.</p><p>Content Producer: J.E. Newman<br />Published: Apr 27, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Back to School Reading Guide for Parents]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Haven't practiced reading with your child as much as you could've this summer? Don't worry, get on the ball no matter what your child's age ... it's never too late!</p><p>Content Producer: LGMB<br />Published: Sep 05, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Benefits of a Summer Reading Program]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Learn the benefits of a summer reading program; these are offered each year by your local library and some schools, and are a great way to boost your child's comprehension, reading, and writing skills with minimal effort.</p><p>Content Producer: Sabah Karimi<br />Published: Jun 27, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Getting Your Child to Love Reading]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Read to your child everyday and let them see you reading if you want to encourage your children to love reading.  Look for popular authors to really hook your children.</p><p>Content Producer: Lisa Sheppard<br />Published: Sep 05, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Teaching Kids the Art of Reading]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>If you do nothing else as a parent, helping to instill a love of reading into your children will help them not only help them academically, but will give them a precious gift as well.</p><p>Content Producer: Lindsey Russell<br />Published: Jan 30, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Guide Encouraging a Child to Enjoy Reading and the Written Word]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Not all children take to reading and writing easily. In an ideal situation there would be constant reinforcement of school learning and encouragement in home situations, but many children get lost in the cracks of living and never learn the love of reading and writing.   </p><p>Content Producer: Dreamweaverr<br />Published: Feb 22, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Speed Reading Methods]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This article will help to guide you in the right direction if you are one who is looking for a good speed reading method that actually works.</p><p>Content Producer: Blaine Page<br />Published: Nov 12, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spreeder an Internet Friendly Speed Reading Site]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>A site which will teach you how to read in a different way to increase your reading speed</p><p>Content Producer: Bruce Powers<br />Published: Oct 16, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Value of Reading Aloud to Our Children]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The growing complexity of our modern world has made literacy more crucial than ever before. Parents can teach children to associate reading with enjoyment by reading aloud to them - even before the young ones understand that words they're hearing.</p><p>Content Producer: Seth Mullins<br />Published: Jan 10, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[PreReading Development]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Pre-reading development in children is an important part of their future academic success. Many parents do not realize that pre-reading development starts at birth. </p><p>Content Producer: Angie Shiflett<br />Published: Jan 27, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Reading and Writing Tips for Parents and Kids]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Reading and Writing Tips for Parents and Kids. By Patricia Garza Looking for new ways to make reading fun and creative? Here are a few ways to help your child learn and entertain himself as well.</p><p>Content Producer: Patricia Garza<br />Published: Jan 21, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Start a Reading Journal]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Even the most modest bibliophile has contemplated keeping a reading journal. It can be as simple as a log of books read or as vast as to include research, thoughts, and opinions on the book.</p><p>Content Producer: Amy Whittle<br />Published: Feb 06, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tips on How to Introduce Reading to Your Child]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Lots of parents wonder exactly when they should start teaching their child to read.  Reading can be very beneficial to children as you probably already know.</p><p>Content Producer: renee<br />Published: Jan 18, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Thinking About Reading Previewing Lesson Plan]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Reading is one of the essential parts of education for any student. This lesson plan will help you guide your students through new strategies to read.</p><p>Content Producer: A Servant<br />Published: Sep 05, 2006</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[A Servant]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 05 Sep 2006 22:44:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Invaluable Importance of Reading to Your Children]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>There have been many research studies on the influence reading to your children has on their educational growth, reading to your children as early as six months of age has been proven effective and beneficial.</p><p>Content Producer: Susan Anderson<br />Published: May 19, 2006</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Susan Anderson]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 19 May 2006 06:52:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Phonetics vs Whole Language How Best to Teach Reading]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>A teacher ponders whether these two different approaches to teaching reading are really opposing or complimentary ideas.</p><p>Content Producer: Dennis Dale<br />Published: Apr 25, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Importance of Reading to Your Child]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Reading to your child instills so much into them at a young age and prepares them for the rest of their lives.</p><p>Content Producer: Heather Michelle<br />Published: Sep 26, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Make Activity Bins for Studying Reading]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>...This is part of a series. Here you will learn how to make a reading bin. The topics covered will include which games and activities to stock and instructions for a few of the games and activities...</p><p>Content Producer: Momie Tullottes<br />Published: Mar 05, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Get Your Kids Excel in Reading Skills ]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Reading comprehension strategies will help kids in a long way.</p><p>Content Producer: Kalai Selvi Arivalagan<br />Published: Dec 18, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Free Internet Resources for Teaching and Enhancing Reading Skills in Children]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Here you will find a variety of free internet resources for teaching reading as well as enhancing reading skills for children. The internet can be a great resource for teaching essential skills, as well as continuing and enhancing the skills your child already has.</p><p>Content Producer: Momie Tullottes<br />Published: Mar 29, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Collective Works on Teaching and Enhancing Reading Skills]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Here is a collection of my methods on teaching reading. Using these methods has benefited my children as well as others. </p><p>Content Producer: Momie Tullottes<br />Published: Jun 26, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How You Can Start a Reading Club for Your Child]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This school year you can really help your child with their reading by starting a reading club. A reading club will allow your child to not only strengthen their reading skills but allow them to do so with friends.</p><p>Content Producer: Antoinette McGowan<br />Published: Jul 26, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Antoinette McGowan]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:14:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Fun Way to Improve Reading Skills for Your Beginning Readers]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Developing good reading habit for your chidlren.</p><p>Content Producer: Sportsdoc<br />Published: Sep 14, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Sportsdoc]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 14 Sep 2007 08:09:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Five Parts to the Reading Process]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This is an article listing the five components of reading. Strategies are listed for each component. </p><p>Content Producer: Dahloan Hembree<br />Published: Jul 06, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dahloan Hembree]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 06 Jul 2007 08:53:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Skills Needed to Go Back to College]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This article covers the basic skills that are needed by adults returning to school later in life.</p><p>Content Producer: Allen Teal<br />Published: Jan 10, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Allen Teal]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:20:40 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Free Reading Comprehension Games for Kids]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Reading affects adults as well as children.</p><p>Content Producer: Kayla McClure<br />Published: Feb 27, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Kayla McClure]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:44:10 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Use Speed Reading Drills to Improve Your Childs Reading Level]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>If your child is behind in his or her reading abilities, it is essential to begin improving those skills immediately. The use of speed reading drills can get you both well on your, and with fast results.</p><p>Content Producer: CBB<br />Published: Jun 10, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[CBB]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:18:28 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ten Reasons to Enroll Your Child in a Summer Reading Program ]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>A summer reading program can be just what your child needs to make it through the long summer.  Because let's face it, children may love the beginning of summer, but they quickly become bored.  That's not the only reason you should enroll your child in a reading program. </p><p>Content Producer: Amy Brantley<br />Published: May 01, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten to First Grade Prepare Your Child for First Grade by Building on Last Years Skills]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The transition from kindergarten to first grade can be a difficult one.  One way to ease this move up is by practicing those academic learning skills your child was exposed to in kindergarten and will be involved in during the first grade school year.</p><p>Content Producer: Kristin Ketteringham<br />Published: Aug 12, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What Skills Are Truly Needed to Transition from High School to College]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>During the process of transitioning from high school to college, it is important to have mastered basic academic skills.  In this guide, tips and personal observations will be provided.</p><p>Content Producer: Lindsey Russell<br />Published: Jan 16, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Lindsey Russell]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:44:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How Reading Helps Your Children]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Reading is the only form of entertainment that is also an essential life skill. But very often the reading skill is taken for granted and its importance is overlooked. Here are some tips to help share your reading habits with your children.</p><p>Content Producer: Aparna Nambiar<br />Published: May 31, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Aparna Nambiar]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 31 May 2008 05:11:34 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Parents Get Caught Reading to Your Children Helpful Tips to Make Reading Fun ]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The Get Caught Reading Campaign kickoff is this month, but will be promoted all year long. Find out what you can do-parents, teachers, or members of the community-to encourage literacy.</p><p>Content Producer: Lori Voth (Revezbelle)<br />Published: Jun 11, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Lori Voth (Revezbelle)]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:07:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Parents Get Caught Reading to Your Children Helpful Tips to Make Reading Fun ]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>May was Get Caught Reading Month for people of all ages but it should be celebrated all year round. Read about what you can do to contribute to the promotion of literacy in your family.</p><p>Content Producer: Lori Voth (Revezbelle)<br />Published: Jun 18, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Lori Voth (Revezbelle)]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:37:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Starting an Extensive Reading Program in Your ESL Classroom ]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Reading is one of the best ways for an English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) learner to improve his or her skills in English.  An effective extensive reading program can develop a student's abilities and stimulate learners' interest in a variety of outside topics.</p><p>Content Producer: Annie Cautrell<br />Published: Sep 27, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Annie Cautrell]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:59:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New Research Discovers the Best Way to Predict Reading Ability in Children]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>A new study finds that brain imaging tests in conjunction with reading skills tests more accurately predicut a child's future reading ability than either test does alone.  </p><p>Content Producer: Sierra Koester<br />Published: Aug 01, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Sierra Koester]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:28:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[10 Ways to Boost Your Kids Summer Reading]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>REading skills often weaken during the long summer months.  Here are 10 positive ways to get your kids to read and keep them reading.</p><p>Content Producer: Mar<br />Published: Jul 20, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Mar]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:43:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Boost Your Childs Reading Skills with Games]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Here are some ideas to use in teaching new skills to students.</p><p>Content Producer: Dawn Thompson<br />Published: Sep 27, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dawn Thompson]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:40:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Improve Your Music Reading Skills]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Six ways to get better at reading music.</p><p>Content Producer: me<br />Published: Jul 06, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[me]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 06 Jul 2007 08:12:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Keep Your Childs Skills Sharp Over the Summer]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Summer is long!  Will your child maintain his or her current reading skills throughout the break?  Here are some fun tips for keeping your child's skills sharp so that when September comes, they'll be ready for a new year of learning.</p><p>Content Producer: Lisa Goehler<br />Published: Jun 19, 2006</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Lisa Goehler]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 19 Jun 2006 21:40:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Fuel for the Brain Reading Activities for Your Child ]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Get your child involved in reading! After school reading programs are an excellent way to fuel your child's brain.</p><p>Content Producer: Kevin Nurmi<br />Published: Oct 03, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Kevin Nurmi]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:44:13 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Increase Your Childs Reading Comprehension]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Learning that's fun? Yes, it's true! Your child's reading comprehension skills can be improved with an easy, enjoyable activity. Read on to find out how.</p><p>Content Producer: Stacy<br />Published: Jan 23, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Stacy]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:48:56 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ways to Make Reading Fun for Your Preschooler]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Five "fun" ideas explained to help your preschooler begin reading.  </p><p>Content Producer: Cheryl Goodwin<br />Published: Aug 13, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Cheryl Goodwin]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:11:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Family Activities to Help Improve Your Childs Reading]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes it's a good idea to center
family activities around your child's 
reading activities. Getting others involved
makes it much more enjoyable for the children</p><p>Content Producer: Melvin Richardson<br />Published: Sep 14, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Melvin Richardson]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 14 Sep 2007 09:48:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Reading Across Disciplines NeedsBased Staff Development]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/312818/reading_across_disciplines_needsbased.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Many high school students experience concerns in the area of reading.  This research is designed to identify a solution to the issue of reading comprehension concerns in adolescents.  </p><p>Content Producer: Dr. LaTisha Smith<br />Published: Jul 19, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dr. LaTisha Smith]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:57:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Websites with Free Printables for Reading Education]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Review of 5 websites which offer useful free printables for teaching reading, writing, comprehension, vocabulary, etc. </p><p>Content Producer: Mar<br />Published: Aug 30, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Mar]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 30 Aug 2007 07:56:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Improving Your Brain Empowering Your Life How Reading Changes You Physically Emotionally and Spiritually]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/261809/improving_your_brain_empowering_your.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Reading heals you, opens new pathways, comforts you. It keeps you alert, alive, aware. Reading literally helps you help your world. Every time you read a book, a magazine, even a tabloid newspaper or a sci-fi novel, you help save the world. Doubtful? Read on.</p><p>Content Producer: Richard Matthews<br />Published: Jun 03, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Encourage Your Child to Love Reading Age by Age]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Here are some ways you can encourage your children to love Reading starting at the earliest of ages:
</p><p>Content Producer: Alicia Bodine<br />Published: May 16, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Nurturing Early Gifted Reading in Your Child]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>For children who read at a young age, parents should use these suggestions to nurture and cultivate the reading experience. </p><p>Content Producer: Christine Cadena<br />Published: May 31, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Christine Cadena]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 31 May 2007 17:32:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Create a Love for Reading in Your Child]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Helpful tips to get your child to enjoy reading.</p><p>Content Producer: Janet Adair<br />Published: Sep 10, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Janet Adair]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 10 Sep 2007 19:24:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Laying the Foundation for Reading Part 2]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Another parent-friendly article about brain development and promoting literacy skills in your young child before kindergarten.</p><p>Content Producer: Catelyn Carter<br />Published: Jun 06, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Catelyn Carter]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 06 Jun 2007 09:21:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Summer Reading Programs to the Rescue]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/267875/summer_reading_programs_to_the_rescue.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Summer Reading Programs are a fun and rewarding way to encourage your child to read during the summer and best yet--they're free.  </p><p>Content Producer: Deb Pleasants<br />Published: Jun 07, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Deb Pleasants]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:37:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Great Books for Kids Keep Them Interested in Reading]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p> have put together a list of books that might help keep your kids interested in reading or even spark an interest where there was no interest before. This list came from my own children. I asked them what their favorite books are and I am reporting back to all of you.</p><p>Content Producer: Stefanie Cragun<br />Published: Jun 14, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Stefanie Cragun]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:50:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[PreReading Activities for Parents with Kids Who are Visual Learners]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/379096/prereading_activities_for_parents_with.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Help you child understand the concept of reading with these visual learning activities.</p><p>Content Producer: msands<br />Published: Sep 19, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[msands]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Sep 2007 08:23:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Reading with Your Kids]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/943169/reading_with_your_kids.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Discussion and analysis of why it is important to read with our kids and the details of doing so.  </p><p>Content Producer: ThirtiesMama<br />Published: Aug 13, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[ThirtiesMama]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:37:53 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Reading for a Lifetime]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/399918/reading_for_a_lifetime.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This article addresses the importance of reading to children from an early age.  It also discusses the many ways it impacts a child's future development.</p><p>Content Producer: Michelle Shannon<br />Published: Oct 09, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Michelle Shannon]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 09 Oct 2007 10:47:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Reading Education Best Software for Your Prek Child]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/15733/reading_education_best_software_for.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Educational software will make learning to read fun for your pre-k child.</p><p>Content Producer: Joanna  Lopez<br />Published: Dec 22, 2005</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Joanna  Lopez]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 22 Dec 2005 16:31:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Want to Improve Your GradesImprove Your Study Skills]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Tips on how to improve your grades by improving your study skills.</p><p>Content Producer: L. V. Paganini<br />Published: Sep 26, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Psychometry, also known as object reading, is the ability to sense and process this information mentally through the act of touching and interacting with inanimate objects and places.  This is something that everyone does every day on at least a subconscious level.</p><p>Content Producer: Miles Tyler<br />Published: Apr 23, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Pre-school age children should be taught developmental skills at home. Children need to be taught basic skills early in order to be successful in various social and educational settings.  Parents need to be responsible for teaching their toddlers these basic skills.</p><p>Content Producer: Milenna<br />Published: Jan 11, 2007</p>]]></description>
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