No, this is not yet another salvo in the reading wars, because I don't care where you fall on the pure phonics -- just take your holistic guess continuum, you have to believe in the power of content knowledge. There's plenty of evidence of the importance of content knowledge, though I'm partial to the old baseball experiment, in which it turned out that students have a higher reading comprehension level if you ask them to read about topics where their content knowledge is strong. This doesn't seem particularly mysterious. Sounding out words isn't all that helpful if the sounds add up to a word I've never heard before. And my ability to form an educated guess is limited to things I actually...
After being postponed last year, the Milan Furniture Fair returns with human connection at its material core. Last week, Milan, Italy, saw a whirlwind of technical innovation, high-concept storytelling, material exploration, and, perhaps most excitingly, community. An acknowledgment of ongoing isolation—and an eagerness to get back to doing things in person—ran as through lines. Exhibits focused on the sense of touch and interaction, revelations born of solitude and quiet contemplation, and our collective social, ecological, and interpersonal progress. Here, we’ve gathered a handful of highlights from across the city that reflect a desire to reconnect. Some Vibrant Things by Audrey Large With Some Vibrant Things, French designer Audrey Large’s solo show at Nilufar Gallery, the artist brings her digital concepts to...
Your baby's first word is an exciting milestone, both for your child and for you. While you're eagerly listening for your child's first words, phrases and sentences, it can be hard not to feel a bit anxious, especially if it seems like other children the same age are talking before yours. When do babies start talking? Why isn't my child speaking yet? Are they developing normally? Am I doing something wrong? Deep breaths, mama. Every child reaches verbal milestones at their own pace, and there's a wide range of "normal." In fact, most developmental milestones are simply general guidelines. Some babies will reach them early and some later. While it's helpful to understand what's considered typical, if a child has...
Make sure kids are understanding what they read with these free book reports. This 3rd grade book report is super handy, as it is no-prep and works with any book. Use this book report template to ensure readers are understanding what they are reading. These book report form has many spots for children from second grade, […]
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There’s no one definition of fluency, but some cultures who take language learning particularly seriously hold themselves to a tricky standard: the ability to understand puns in the language. Taking inspiration from a few storefronts around town, this week’s Mandarin Monday will go through a few punny restaurant names that you can keep an eye out for in Beijing – or even eat at one if you feel its wordplay calling your name. Whether you wish to test your comprehension or just use these names as a fun way to sharpen your Mandarin, you can take a look at our quick list below. 有里有面儿 Yǒu li yǒu miàner This is a classic chengyu idiom that typically describes a person or...
