A new year always feels like opening a fresh book. The pages are blank, the possibilities wide open, and the story hasn’t been written yet. At Page Pioneers Book Club, we don’t believe in pressure-filled resolutions or rigid reading goals. Instead, we believe in progress, consistency, and joy—because that’s how strong readers (and confident learners) are truly built. Reading Is Not a Race — It’s a Relationship One of the biggest myths about reading is that children need to hi

Many parents worry when their child can't sit still, loses focus quickly, or avoids tasks that require thinking. The first thought is often: “Is this ADHD?” But in many cases, difficulty focusing has NOTHING to do with a diagnosis — and everything to do with how the child’s environment is set up. Let’s break down the REAL reasons kids struggle with focus — and what you can do today. 1. Attention Isn’t a Trait — It’s a Skill That Can Be Taught Children aren't born knowing how

🌙 The Bedtime Story Myth We All Believe Bedtime stories have been passed down like treasured family recipes. A cozy book, a snuggly blanket, a soft voice feels like the perfect way to nurture a love of reading. But here’s the secret: passive bedtime reading isn’t enough to build the strong literacy and language skills kids need to thrive. When your child listens silently, they might be enjoying the story, but they’re not actively engaging with the language. And in literacy d

Have you ever sat down to read with your child and noticed them racing through the page, skipping entire words, or guessing what comes next? You’re not alone. Skipping words is one of the most common early reading challenges — but the good news is, it’s also one of the easiest to address with the right strategies. Early literacy isn’t just about sounding out words ... it ’s about building fluency, confidence, and comprehension. If your child skips words when reading, that’s a

Disclosure:  This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my blog at no extra cost to you. If you’ve ever read the classic Amelia Bedelia series, you’ve probably laughed at her hilarious misunderstandings — “dressing the chicken” or “dusting the furniture” literally. But beneath that humor lies something powerful: Amelia Bedelia’s literal thinking mirrors the language experiences of many neurodivergent childr

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