Category: Reading at Home Tips

Are you ready to introduce your kids to Author a Book? You’ll find countless ways to foster children’s literacy development with this feature.  Here are 10 suggestions to get you started. Celebrate Write Your Own Story Day (March 14) by encouraging each of your kids to brainstorm a story and write it out. Explore the […]

Women’s History Month is a time to honor notable women from all walks of life. Your students can observe the month by digging into the biographies of must-know women. Where to begin? The 16 women below are sure to make an impression on the readers in your home. 1. Maya Angelou Poet Maya Angelou experienced […]

LightSail’s Author a Book feature puts your kids in the writer’s seat. It’s a kid-friendly publishing workshop that allows students to craft their own books and share them with others — either family members or the whole LightSail Universe. How to Use Author a Book Once your kids are accomplished readers, writing a book could […]

At school or daycare, your child’s day is filled with play and learning. Do you ever wish you could create that same sort of magic when you’re at home? You can, and you don’t have to be a professional to do it!  With just a few tricks up your sleeve, you can enrich your preschooler’s […]

Between school, work, chores, sports, and homework, when are you supposed to have time to play with your kids? And when you do find time, what are you actually supposed to do with them? Here’s a little secret: playtime doesn’t have to be a big deal. Everyday moments can turn into playful interactions with your […]

Kids thrive as readers when they have books that are just right for their reading level. They won’t grow bored by too-easy texts or be turned off by confusing passages. Spending time with books that match their current skills can even help kids’ reading abilities grow and develop. But you’re not a trained teacher or […]

Dry textbooks may fill your kids’ school days, but reading at home should be more captivating. If you’re looking for an approach to after-school reading that’s sure to hook your children, turn to literacy apps. With a digital platform like LightSail, reading becomes an engaging, high-tech experience. 1. On-the-Go Reading Let’s face it: Life is […]

Sight words are a big deal in the early grades. These are words that kids shouldn’t have to sound out. Rather, teachers encourage kids to memorize these words so that they’ll recognize them as soon as they see them. Daily drills with sight word lists can do the trick, but most kids (and parents!) usually […]

Words are beautiful.  Words are powerful.  Words connect people, convey messages, and spark ideas.  With LightSail’s Quotations feature, your family can save, share, and memorize some of the world’s most memorable words.  And students will love this feature when writing papers that need a little support or extra umph. 1. About LightSail Quotations In LightSail, […]