by Rebecca | Jan 16, 2021 | Parents, Reading Tips
A parent, N.J., provided a visual-literacy lesson with her daughter in December 2020. In her original social media post, she wrote: “My daughter and I are studying Frida Kahlo as a well as imagery and symbolism (mainly using poetry.) One of her activities today will...
by Rebecca | Nov 8, 2020 | Educators, Parents, Reading Tips
National STEAM Day was November 8th. We are providing books and STEAM activities that your Pre-K, Elementary, or Middle Grade reader can do for 21+ days. Enjoy these stories that feature real world activities and diverse scientists in STEAM. STEAM stands for...
by Rebecca | Oct 28, 2020 | Educators, Parents, Reading Tips
With racial injustice and social turmoil brought upon Black Americans, it is our hope that these books can provide clarity, inspiration, and better understandings. There is no ignoring what has occurred to George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmad Berry, Emmet Till, and the...
by Rebecca | Oct 12, 2020 | Parents, Reading Tips
Reading Graphic Novels: March by John Lewis The trilogy of the book March is a graphic novel written by the words of our former Congressman John Lewis. Making this a graphic novel illustrated shared the experiences from the SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating...
by Rebecca | Nov 1, 2018 | Educators, Parents, Reading Tips
Strategies to Improve Reading Fluency Having a reader who is struggling can take time and has ups and downs. Have you heard, “Th, theee, ddooor is re real?” “Today Reggie decid to have a fun day. They plae with evvveryy.” If this sounds familiar where your child...
