Reading & Writing

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Reading is where our story began

 LeapFrog was founded 20 years ago to help one child learn to read. Now, we’ve helped millions.
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Get the "write" start

 Prepare your toddler for writing with these 7 fun activities!
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The reading edge

 Why avid readers get a major leg up in thinking skills and life in general.
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Math

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Ready for School: First grade math & science milestones

 3 ways to tell if your child is ready for first-grade math and science.
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Eye love math

 Why visual skills are a must for math success - and how you can help.
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At home with math

 What the way you live is telling your child about math.
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Logic & Problem Solving

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Play problems away

 Problem-solving skills are important for mathematical and scientific thinking, but they also help children—and adults—tackle day-to-day challenges.
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The importance of play

 Playtime is essential to a child’s development. Here are some of the many benefits.
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Nature scout

 See how dirty feet can boost critical thinking.
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Science

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Math & science girls

 Girls who take to science and math-related activities early are more likely to continue enjoying these activities later.
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The math advantage

 Just as it is important to promote pre-literacy skills, math literacy is an essential part of your child's intellectual development.
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Full STEAM ahead: Designing education for the future

 The STEAM movement aims to prepare children for success in the 21st century through project-based learning in key skill areas.
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Social Studies

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Dare to dream

 Reading expert Ruth Nathan shares a tribute to Martin Luther King, and her reading list to get kids up to speed on civil rights.
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A slice of Antigua

 Miro, World Traveler Extraordinaire, walks us through his favorite place: Antigua!
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Home getaway!

 Explore faraway cultures from your own backyard.
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Creativity & Life Skills

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My imaginary pal

 Fantasy friends play a critical role in your child's development.
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The creative parent

 Learn tips for becoming your child's creative role model.
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Take it to art

Get kids into the arts for a leg up in flexible thinking.
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Personal & Social Skills

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Play date protocol

 Is your well-meant meddling taking the fun out of your kids' play dates?
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Tips for traveling with baby

 Foster a spirit of adventure—for your children and you.
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Big time

 Mastering time gives kids a sense of control and a feeling of security.
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Language Learning

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10 benefits of teaching your child Spanish

 Here are ten ways that teaching your children Spanish will expand their minds and enrich their lives.
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Bilingual baby!

 Speaking more than one language brings a host of benefits and is fun way to explore language with your child.
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The sounds of language

 Becoming a lifelong reader involves far more than knowing the ABCs. It begins with children becoming sensitized to the sounds of language. The more sounds a child hears, the more words, with all their sounds, he’ll learn to say and eventually read.
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