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From all of us at Hoot Reading! Hoot Reading Dec 24, 2018 Guided Reading ### [Strategies to Keep Reading Fun & Festive This Holiday Break](https://learn.hootreading.com/blog/strategies-to-keep-reading-fun-festive-this-holiday-break) Many of us look forward to the holiday break as a time to relax with our families, but it’s also important to keep educational practices going during... Hoot Reading Dec 18, 2018 ### [Hoot Reading Holiday Gift Guide 2018](https://learn.hootreading.com/blog/hoot-reading-holiday-gift-guide-2018) The Hoot Reading Holiday Gift Guide has over 20 suggestions including educational toys, STEM toys, books (of course), board games and crafts, and... Hoot Reading Dec 14, 2018 2018 Academics' Choice Smart Book Award ### [Hoot Reading Selected as Winner of the 2018 Academics’ Choice Smart Book Award](https://learn.hootreading.com/blog/hoot-reading-selected-as-winner-of-the-2018-academics-choice-smart-book-award) Online tutoring service, Hoot Reading, has been selected as a winner of the 2018 Academics’ Choice Smart Book Award, a prestigious seal of... Hoot Reading Dec 5, 2018 Early Literacy ### [Beyond the Alphabet – Phonograms, Digraphs, and…Diphthongs?](https://learn.hootreading.com/blog/beyond-the-alphabet) In this blog, Hoot teacher Sara Christle discusses a common misconception in early literacy and why phonograms, digraphs, and dipthongs are key to... Sara Christle Nov 28, 2018 Education ### [Turn Anxiety into Opportunity – How to discuss concerns at your parent teacher interview](https://learn.hootreading.com/blog/turn-anxiety-into-opportunity-how-to-discuss-concerns-at-your-parent-teacher-interview) It is that time of year for parents and teachers - report cards and parent-teacher interviews. For many parents, this is an exciting time to hear... Maya Nov 22, 2018 Education ### [Questions to Ask at Your Parent Teacher Interview](https://learn.hootreading.com/blog/questions-to-ask-at-your-parent-teacher) Are you asking yourself, “How is my kid doing in school this year?” It is parent teacher interview time and you might be starting to think about how... Hoot Reading Nov 19, 2018 Education ### [Meet our Teachers: Ms. Cristina](https://learn.hootreading.com/blog/meet-our-teachers-ms-cristina) Meet Ms. Cristina, an innovative Hoot teacher since 2018, passionate about fostering student progress through engaging, tech-driven educational... Hoot Reading Nov 14, 2018 Early Literacy ### [Halloween Reading Comprehension Ideas](https://learn.hootreading.com/blog/halloween-reading-comprehension-ideas) Happy Halloween! Although this holiday is usually reserved for scary stories, elaborate costumes, and lots of candy it can also be a great time to... Hoot Reading Oct 31, 2018 Education ### [What Does It All Mean? The Importance of Reading Comprehension](https://learn.hootreading.com/blog/the-importance-of-reading-comprehension) “Mommy, Daddy, listen to me read this book!” These are magical words to hear from our children. Kindergarten and first grade teachers are thrilled... 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