Dialogic Reading: Part 2 By: Tracy Donohue Posted on: March 31, 2016 How to help your child focus on important reading skills while discussing a text using the CROWD strategy.
Dialogic Reading for Families: Part 1 By: Tracy Donohue Posted on: March 24, 2016 Use of the PEER strategy during read alouds to help children build vocabulary and make connections.
Reading Quick Fixes: Caveat Emptor (Buyer Beware) By: Deborah K. Reed, Ph.D. Posted on: 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 By: Tracy Donohue Posted on: March 17, 2016 Learn more about exploring your local library, which is filled with invaluable free literacy resources.
Graphic Novels for Developing Multiple Literacies By: Jenna Spiering, Ph.D. Posted on: 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 By: Tracy Donohue Posted on: 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? By: Tracy Donohue Posted on: 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 By: Andrew Frisbie Posted on: March 1, 2016 A librarian shares a story of helping a young visitor find a literacy-based outlet for her love of fanfiction.