What do the following people have in common: a runner completing a marathon, a long-distance swimmer crossing the English Channel, and a second grader reading for 20 minutes? Stamina, that’s what! Just as athletes train each and every day to go farther, be stronger, and reach their athletic goals, children need to train in their own way to reach their literacy goals. Building …
If your child is a reluctant writer, it can be hard to know where to start. The good news is that all children have creative imaginations and often just need a little encouragement to put their ideas on paper.
Foster a love of words with your children! Here’s a list of some easy ways you can build passion for words in children.
There are so many opportunities for children to engage in reading and writing when they are out of the classroom!
Toddlers love to hear their parents read out loud. Storytime combines some of your child’s favorite things: snuggling, interesting illustrations, & your voice. To get the most out of story time with your little one, try implementing the “Three T’s”: talk, track, and turn.
We know this is a crazy time. With schools moving rapidly to remote learning, Children’s Literacy Initiative is doing its best to provide as many resources for parents, teachers, and children as possible. Check out our Spring Book Collection to build your home library!
CLI’s quarterly e-newsletter provides updates on CLI’s work with students and educators, inspiring stories from Literacy Champions in the communities they serve, and book recommendations to promote early literacy in school and at home.
Join CLI in celebrating African American History Month with inspiring, honest nonfiction picture book read alouds. Then check out our selection of fiction titles to see some of our favorite African American characters in children’s literature.
Children’s Literacy Initiative (CLI), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works to improve early literacy outcomes, recently announced the addition of Frank L. Gettridge—a lifelong advocate for, and leader of, initiatives that advance education, policy and racial equity—to its Board of Directors.
CLI’s quarterly e-newsletter provides updates on CLI’s work with students and educators, inspiring stories from Literacy Champions in the communities they serve, and book recommendations to promote early literacy in school and at home.