Like mystery writer Sue Grafton, who titles each book in her best-selling series alphabetically — "A is for Alibi," "E is for Evidence," "T is for Trespass" — quilt designer Janet Stone also enjoys a ...

Julia starts by reviewing previously learned skills.Julia starts by reviewing previously learned skills and uses an anchor chart, whole brain teaching, and songs in order to practice syllable patterns ...

Teaching a child to read is all about "decoding," a fundamental skill in which readers sound out unfamiliar words. While it may seem like a fancy educational term – and some parents will hear it a ...

Cause-and-effect statements may seem more true if the initial letters in the words are in alphabetical order because the human brain prefers patterns that follow familiar sequences. People today ...

Pattern locks on Android can be a simpler way of locking your phone. However, like a PIN or password, some patterns can be easier to guess than others. To stay secure, avoid using shapes that look ...

In 2009, the DNA alphabet expanded. Scientists discovered that an extra letter or "sixth nucleotide" was surprisingly abundant in DNA from stem cells and brain cells. Now, researchers have mapped the ...

People today constantly encounter claims such as "Advil kills pain," "coffee prevents depression," or "Hilary promises amnesty" as brands, news outlets and social media sites vie for our ...