Today begins Teen Read Week. It’s a time to look at what teens read as well as encourage the teens in your life to read, read, read. It part of a national literacy initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association. Each year it is held during… Read More »
It’s almost summer break for many schools. Time to think about how to keep kids engaged and learning while away from school. Reading is the easiest activity to keep as a focus. If you have a home library or if you join a public library reading program you can 1. Encourage your kids to read… Read More »
The February, 2015 Family Fun magazine shared an article on encouraging kids to read. The two ideas I liked the best were (1) a family book talk and (2) a reading incentive program. (1) The article suggests each member of the family share their leisure books during a family book talk. I like the… Read More »
ABC books bridge all grades. They present everything that’s great about children’s books: a single storyline or theme a predictable format (A-Z) a consistent text (wordless, simple words, phrases or sentences) illustrations that enhance the words multiple choice in topics (animals to science and math to poetry). When students write their own, they experience success… Read More »
As the CCSS become the basis for a stronger educational base, we need to incorporate skills across the space between school and home. One way to encourage more rigor is to use common reading materials such as magazines and newspapers. Most families have access to these materials or can gain access easily through subscription, library resources or… Read More »