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3 Classic Poems Students Will Love

Posted on 14.Sep.21 in Book Recommendations

Every child should be exposed to beautiful poems. Poetry encourages children to see the world through a different lens, inspiring them to romanticize even the most mundane events. Poetry can show children that it’s okay to express emotions, and it gives them words when they can’t process feelings on their own. In short, poetry shows […]

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Even busy families can boost reading time with LightSail

Posted on 14.Sep.21 in Reading at Home Tips

Every parent knows that scheduling conflicts happen!  Trying to fit in hobbies, assignments, and appointments is tough.  With so many distractions, it can be a challenge to squeak in any time to hone valuable literacy skills.  Yet, LightSail has easy ways to help you buy out valuable time to get your kids engaged. Families – […]

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How to Support Your Auditory Learner

Posted on 14.Sep.21 in Reading at Home Tips

Auditory learners are unique in that they learn best through hearing material, rather than simply reading it or performing hands-on activities. This type of learner needs extra help at times to ensure they feel supported in their learning efforts. Here are some tips that you can use at home to help your student thrive.  1. […]

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4 Benefits of Online Supplemental Reading Resources

Posted on 14.Sep.21 in Reading at Home Tips

As you look around your home, I’m sure you’ll see many different resources that supplement your child’s classroom education. Books, art supplies, learning games, videos, and audiobooks can all solidify the things your child learns in the classroom each day. Did you know there’s a world of online supplemental resources? There are so many amazing […]

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Why Websites to Read Books for Free Benefit Struggling Readers

Posted on 14.Sep.21 in Reading at Home Tips

Do you consider reading online to be “real reading”?  Many quickly dispel the world of online text as “less than,” unless the ebook is attached to it.  But even then, the argument becomes, “Why read digital words when you can read the ACTUAL book?” It’s time we bury that argument, because the 21st century demands […]

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Satisfying Picky Readers with Free Reading Apps for Kids

Posted on 14.Sep.21 in Book Recommendations

Picky readers provide a unique challenge when selecting books, since they know what they like and insist it can’t be found.  Or maybe you have a voracious reader who just can’t find age-appropriate content.  Or maybe they only want to read science fiction or horror stories.  No matter how you look at it, satisfying picky […]

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Five Easy Ways to Encourage Learning

Posted on 14.Sep.21 in Reading at Home Tips

As an involved parent, you want to make sure that your kids are learning all the time — not just when they’re in the classroom. With these five tips, you can empower your kids to become all-the-time learners who can’t wait to explore another book or discover a new nugget of knowledge. 1. Offer rewards. […]

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The Best Way to Practice Language Arts at Home

Posted on 13.Sep.21 in Reading at Home Tips

Language arts practice isn’t just for the classroom. You can encourage your kids’ language arts development at home, too. Whether your goal is preventing summer slide or providing after-school enrichment, look for a language arts program with the following four characteristics. 1. Books, Books, and More Books One of the most important features of any […]

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HOW TO FIND YOUR KIDS’ “READING UNICORN” BOOKS ONLINE FOR FREE

Posted on 13.Sep.21 in Reading at Home Tips

reading unicorn [ˈrē-diŋ  \ ˈyü-nə-ˌkȯrn] noun – A mythical perfect book at the perfect reading level with the perfect content; often mistaken for flashy covers masquerading as quality; recognizable by producing instantaneous joy on the faces of children. 1. What Is This Reading Unicorn? In the end, it all comes down to the Reading Unicorn. […]

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Is LightSail different from an Amazon Kindle or other e-readers?

Unlike static e-readers, LightSail doesn’t just offer children books.

Every book and article in LightSail contains 6 layers of added features that let your child experience books.

By adapting to a child’s precise reading ability, offering them content that is at that “just-right” reading level to promote literacy growth, and providing a fully customizable, rewarding reading experience, LightSail unlocks the magic of reading in ways no physical book or static e-reader can.

What types of parental control do I have over my child’s activity and content?

In short, complete control.

LightSail contains an entire suite of parental control features that govern every aspect of the platform from video viewing, to chats, to what content can be seen and accessed.

Additionally, LightSail’s revolutionary ChildSafe Content Controls lets parents screen and block content according to dozens of nuanced subcategories based on maturity factors, family values, and religious topics.

How can I make reading fun for my child?

LightSail incorporates gamification features into every aspect of the platform, especially reading!

By integrating badges, goals and milestones, social sharing options, motivational messages, and the ability for parents to add customizable gift rewards, LightSail incentivizes reading, writing, and learning just like kids’ favorite games.

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