Any parent who owns a copy of Goodnight Moon knows that there are some books children can listen to over and over (and over!) again. Teachers know this, too. Knuffle Bunny. Click, Clack, Moo. Amazing Grace. These books never grow old. Children seem to feel for Trixie, root for…
Winter break can be a great time to spend some extra time reading with the children in your life. Cozy up together with one of these seasonal picture books and you’re sure to feel warm. First Snow by Peter McCarthy Pedro travels a long way to visit his…
Here are the facts: people of color make up 37% of the U.S. population, but only 10% of children’s books published in the past 21 years include multicultural content. That is a disconcerting gap. We know that children benefit from seeing people like themselves in the books they…
During the first few weeks of the new school year, many schools host a Back to School Night so families can meet their children’s teachers and other parents. If you went to Back to School Night, you hopefully became familiar with classroom life, school policies, your child’s curriculum, and the…
It’s a beautiful late August day, and my family is heading down the shore for what is likely to be our last day trip of summer. As we drive the familiar roads, we approach the small roadside fruit stand that today displays a standing sign boasting Homemade PIES….
This article is part 1 of 2, in the next article explore the advantages and disadvantages through the lens of students and teachers. All education stakeholders want a return on investment, but the methods used to measure successful learning vary widely. Student assessments are not always streamlined across schools…
Children write for the same reasons that they listen to stories or read books: to be entertained, to share experiences and ideas, and to try something new. If your child is a reluctant writer, however, 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 many ideas down on paper. Use some of the ideas below to make writing a part of your daily routine, and to inspire your child to love writing!
Do you have a child who struggles to find the motivation to write, or do you have a child who relishes writing, who composes stories, and scribbles away in a journal? Understanding how your child learns about and masters the aspects of writing can help you assist them in building their writing skills.
Sharing a book with your children is one of the most special experiences you can have as a family. Snuggling up and reading a story together not only creates wonderful lasting memories, but it will help your children grow as learners. Family reading time is also a great opportunity to help your kids practice literacy skills at home.
An educator’s delivery of information that a student might have a reading difficulty can be unsettling to that student’s parents or guardians. They often don’t know what to do for their child next, as they might have heard or read a variety of conflicting advice.