The Challenge of Choice: Teacher Librarians and Parents Working Together
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Covering the complications and best practices when it comes to helping children make their own reading choices.
Reading Goes Beyond Books
Thursday, April 14, 2016
In addition to reading books, children can benefit from reading texts such as letters, magazines, recipes, and even cereal boxes.
7 Ways for Grandparents to Support Literacy
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Grandparents can be involved in the reading development of their grandchildren. Explore ways for grandparents to make a difference in this way.
Supporting the Power to Choose Reading
Monday, April 4, 2016
When it comes to children making reading choices, teacher librarians are poised to help families make these decisions.
Reading Quick Fixes: Caveat Emptor (Buyer Beware)
Monday, March 21, 2016
There are few shortcuts when it comes to improving a child's reading proficiency. Here we examine two reading improvement products.
Get to Know Your Library in Four Easy Steps
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Learn more about exploring your local library, which is filled with invaluable free literacy resources.
Graphic Novels for Developing Multiple Literacies
Monday, March 14, 2016
A close look at graphic novels and what they provide in terms of literacy development to their young readers.
6 Spring Break Literacy Activities for Families
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Spring break does not have to mean a complete break from reading for students. Keep them engaged with reading throughout the break with these tips.
Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten Reading?
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Consult a checklist of skills and suggested reading practices that will help set up your child for reading success during the school year.
FanFiction at the Library
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
A librarian shares a story of helping a young visitor find a literacy-based outlet for her love of fanfiction.
9 Tips to Build Your Child’s Vocabulary at Home
Friday, February 26, 2016
Having conversations every day, telling stories, and even going for a walk are among the tips discussed here to improve a child's vocabulary.
Instructional Decisions Aligned to Screening Data
Monday, February 22, 2016
Universal screening data for students can help drive literacy instruction decisions to improve reading proficiency, and can also guide families in their reading at home.
Tell Me About My Child’s Literacy Development: Parent Tips for a Successful Parent-Teacher Conference
Friday, February 19, 2016
Tips for parents to use before, during and after a parent-teacher conference in order to be best prepared to talk about a child's literacy proficiency.
10 Reading Tips for Families
Friday, February 12, 2016
Support young readers at home by providing choices, letting your child see you read, and ask your child questions about what they are reading.
Using the Calendar to Connect Math and Reading
Friday, January 22, 2016
A family uses the calendar to strengthen their child's reading and math skill.