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Read the latest from Cox Campus educators, researchers, and partners working to ensure every child learns to read.

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Samantha Murillo

The Power of TALKing Early and Often with Young Children

Did you know that vocabulary development begins long before children know how to speak? From birth to pre-k, children’s brains develop faster than at any other point in their development.…
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Samantha Murillo

Celebrating Black History Month with Your Children

February is the month we annually observe and celebrate the contributions of Black Americans through Black History Month. The tradition began in 1926, when historian Carter G. Woodson, PhD and…
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Samantha Murillo

Winter Holiday Books to Read with Your Kids

Winter is the perfect season to introduce children to the rich diversity of experiences our world offers through learning around the seasonal holidays and festivities around the globe. Children love…
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Samantha Murillo

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month and Thanksgiving

November is Native American Heritage Month, a great time to uplift and celebrate the histories, traditions, and contributions of the diverse, multifaceted Native American cultural groups in our country! Last month we shared tips on Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the Classroom to highlight the importance of…
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Samantha Murillo

Early Language Strategies that Build Emergent Literacy Skills

Let’s talk reading. Now, it would be unreasonable to expect children to read when they’re babies, toddlers, or even Pre-K students. However, the foundation for reading is being built very…
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Samantha Murillo

Using Pet-Themed Stories to Connect With Your Child

Lizards, turtles, bullfrogs, ferrets, rats, gerbils, guinea pigs, fish, cats, dogs, newts, salamanders, rabbits, and snakes…OH MY! These are some of the pets my family has had over the years.…
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Samantha Murillo

Using Open-Ended Questions to Engage Your Child in Meaningful Conversation

“Why don’t I have a tail?” “Why do zebras have stripes?” “Why do birds poop on cars?” Kids are full of questions – some we wish someone else could answer!…
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Samantha Murillo

Nuestro tema: El ejercicio y la nutrición

¡Bienvenidos! Nuestro tema: El ejercicio y la nutrición Los niños prescolares son incansables: corren, dan volteretas y se trepan por todas partes. Sus deseos de estar en constante movimiento son…
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Samantha Murillo

Nuestro tema: Reutilizar, reducir y reciclar

¡Bienvenidos! Nuestro tema: Reutilizar, reducir y reciclar El respeto por el medio ambiente y el amor por la naturaleza son valores importantes que los padres pueden enseñar y cultivar en…
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Samantha Murillo

Nuestro tema: El transporte

¡Bienvenidos! Nuestro tema: Los ayudantes de mi comunidad Hay muchas formas para movernos o mover cosas de un lugar a otro: por tierra, por aire, por agua. El tema del…
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Samantha Murillo

Language Nutrition: Keeping Your Child’s Brain Healthy and Strong

We all know proper nutrition and regular exercise are very important for our children’s bodies to grow (and stay) strong and healthy. But did you know nutrition and exercise also…
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Samantha Murillo

Nuestro tema: Los ayudantes de mi comunidad

¡Bienvenidos! Nuestro tema: Los ayudantes de mi comunidad Bomberos, policías, carteros, dentistas … cada uno de estos ayudantes de nuestra comunidad juega un papel en mantenernos sanos y salvos. Los…
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