Learning to Read: What happens in our brains when we read?
Did you know that our brains are not wired for reading? According to cognitive neuroscientist Stanislas Dehaene, "Evolution never shaped...
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Sarah@YokyWorks
- Feb 24, 2022
- 3 min
Team Member Spotlight: Camila Perez
In this post, we’d like to introduce you to another one of our amazing Education Specialists - Camila Perez! Before joining the team at...
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Sarah@YokyWorks
- Jan 26, 2022
- 3 min
Team Member Spotlight: Kayla Davis
In 2021, our organization made some amazing new additions to the team. We are so excited for you to meet them! In this post, we'd like to...
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YokyWorks
- Jan 20, 2022
- 3 min
Ask Squiggles: Is My Child a "Late Bloomer?"
YokyWorks students know him as Mr. Squiggles. Now he's here to answer your burning questions about reading development! Dear Squiggles,...
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Sarah@YokyWorks
- Jan 12, 2022
- 3 min
Team Member Spotlight: Sydney Phillips
In 2021, our organization made some amazing new additions to the team. We are so excited for you to meet them! In this post, we'd like to...
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Sarah@YokyWorks
- Oct 20, 2021
- 2 min
Student Spotlight: Aliya H.
At YokyWorks, we love getting to work with so many amazing kids and their families. In honor of Dyslexia Awareness Month, we are excited...
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YokyWorks
- Sep 29, 2021
- 3 min
Ask Squiggles: Does Dyslexia Run in Families?
YokyWorks students know him as Mr. Squiggles. Now he's here to answer your burning questions about reading development! Dear Squiggles, I...
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Sarah@YokyWorks
- Sep 7, 2021
- 2 min
Student Spotlight: Johannes C.
At YokyWorks, we are extremely fortunate to get to work with some of the most talented kids. As any of our education specialists will...
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Sarah@YokyWorks
- Jul 7, 2021
- 4 min
Team Member Spotlight: Celina Artusi
During the pandemic lockdown, our organization more than doubled its number of team members. We are so excited for you to meet them! In...
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YokyWorks
- May 26, 2021
- 3 min
Reading Milestones for Kids: Kindergarten Through Second Grade
Between the ages of 5 and 7, your child will meet a variety of reading milestones. Kindergarten is an especially exciting time in your...
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Sarah@YokyWorks
- May 12, 2021
- 3 min
The Science Behind Why Reading Fiction Helps Kids Develop Empathy
In 2021, we probably don’t need to convince you that teaching empathy to kids is crucial for their development. At the same time, there’s...
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Sarah@YokyWorks
- Apr 29, 2021
- 3 min
Why Telling Children Stories About Their World is Crucial for Learning
Did you know telling stories helps us teach children to read? According to story coach Lisa Cron, our children’s brains and our own are...
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YokyWorks
- Apr 21, 2021
- 3 min
Support Literacy for all During the YokyWorks Read-A-Thon Fundraiser!
Sign Up for the Read-A-Thon Donate to the YokyWorks Foundation YokyWorks is a non-profit organization working to improve literacy rates...
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YokyWorks
- Apr 14, 2021
- 2 min
How do graphic novels help make reading fun for reluctant readers?
Is making reading fun for your child a challenge? If your child loves stories, but associates reading exclusively with homework, graphic...
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YokyWorks
- Mar 31, 2021
- 4 min
Struggling readers don’t have to be reluctant readers
As a parent, helping your struggling reader to learn to love books is one of the most important things you can do to ensure that they...
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