Articles from March 2016
Dialogic Reading: Part 2
Thursday, March 31, 2016
How to help your child focus on important reading skills while discussing a text using the CROWD strategy.
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.