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 […]
Reading Aloud
We talk a lot about reading aloud! We all know how important it is. So we try. Let’s examine a few possible story times that we’ve all had at one time! Story Time #1: It’s quiet. You are sitting calmly with all your children beside you. You’re slowly reading a bedtime story-complete with fantastic voices […]
Leaves, Leaves, Leaves!
October. October is for noticing the little things in our lives that make them better. October doesn’t get the fanfare September does with the Back to School bashes. It’s not as revered as November with its traditions. And December is filled with celebrations. October is the perfect time to see the little things. With October […]