Early Literacy Blog Roundup
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”-Dr. Seuss This week, we celebrated Read Across America Week! Read Across America is a celebration of reading in March, sponsored by the National Education Association, with a focus on introducing children to diverse books […]
What’s the most important reason to read aloud?
A couple of years ago, I read a book by Sarah Mackenzie entitled “The Read Aloud Handbook-Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids” and I wanted to share something with y’all. Mackenzie points out that a lot of time and effort are spent explaining the value of reading, the science of reading, even the […]
Busy! Bedtime! Books!
It’s back to school time! Getting up early, rushing for the bus, new schedules, busy days, getting to bed late…We all know what it’s like when we feel hurried or tired, when the days are swift and beyond our control. It’s the same for children. It is easy to recognize that school-aged children need a […]
Is Reading a Book Just Reading a Book?
Books! We’ve shared a few messages now about books-reading aloud with your child, building a home library, using conversation to develop language…. All of those benefits seem to only affect early literacy skills. Right? Don’t judge a book by its cover:) All of those simple, loving interactions are also creating strong bonds between you and your child. […]
The Best Children’s Books for Gifts
Studies show that the single most significant factor influencing a child’s early educational success is an introduction to books—and being read to at home before beginning school. By the age of two, children who read regularly display greater language comprehension skills, larger vocabularies, and better problem-solving skills than their peers. With the holidays just around […]