Kangaroo Cravings Wins the Mom’s Choice Award!

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1. Kangaroo Cravings Wins the Mom’s Choice Award!

   • Impact by the Numbers (Sep 2023):
     • Used in 7,150 classrooms and homes nationwide.
     • 98% of children request to play again!
     • Adopted by 8 school districts for elementary classrooms.
     • 525 games donated to charitable partners.

2. Family Feature: Tips for Creating a Culture of Reading at Home
   Founder Jacquelyn Davis shared practical ways to support literacy:

   • Model reading.
   • Establish a reading routine.
   • Surround your home with books.
   • Make literacy part of everyday conversations.

   Read the full tips to set your family up for reading success!

3. Educator Spotlight: Dr. Nicole Mancini
   Dr. Mancini, former Chief Academic Officer for Broward County, shared key insights on implementing the Science of Reading:

   "High-quality instruction really matters. Teachers need to understand child development, standards, and how to close gaps at an early age."
   Check out her interview for actionable advice on early intervention and education reform.

4. Literacy Research & News Highlights

   • Emily Hanford’s “Sold a Story”: Two new podcast episodes delve into the journey of reading reform.
   • “Reading Reform Across America”: A survey of state legislation impacting literacy education.
   • “California’s Literacy Crisis” by Karen D’Souza: Examines the importance of phonics and building background knowledge to address literacy gaps.

5. Clever Noodle Updates

   • Kangaroo Cravings To-Go: A new 100-word noun expansion pack is now available!
   • Featured in an interview with Beltway Bambinos.

6. What Kids and Teachers Are Saying

   “It was a wonderful help for my 8-year-old student who was behind in reading. She loved it, and before this game, everything was such a chore!”
   — Alice W., Minnesota