Literacy Resources for Parents + Caregivers
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“It’s not the toys in the house that makes the difference in children’s lives; it’s the words in their heads. The least expensive thing we can give a child outside of a hug turns out to be the most valuable: words.” - Jim Trelease, The Read-Aloud Handbook |
Reading is a gift we give the children in our lives. And the earlier we start (from birth!), the more impact we have. The more we read, the better we read AND write.
Below I've compiled my favorite resources and tips for dynamic, joyful reading and writing experiences.
Happy downloading. Here's to adventure, storytelling, and lifelong learning!
Below I've compiled my favorite resources and tips for dynamic, joyful reading and writing experiences.
Happy downloading. Here's to adventure, storytelling, and lifelong learning!
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Reading Rockets is national literacy initiative that offers an embarrassment of riches: accessible, research-based information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why many struggle, and how caring adults can help create strong, confident readers. Check out all they have to offer, including their fantastic video series Writing SOS: Expert Answers to Family Questions About Writing. Each helpful video about nurturing writing at home is only 2 minutes long.
The National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance (NCBLA) is a literacy action and education organization that advocates for young people's access to reading materials, their right to read, and their development as lifelong readers, proficient writers, and skilled communicators. Their website is full of Education and Advocacy resources.
Also check out Mary Amato’s Tips for Parents: How to Encourage Creative Writing, which is chalk-full of ideas for making writing fun at home. Explore using her WOW acronym to make crafting stories easier and more accessible for new writers.🤩
If you're looking for resources for ELL students, an avid young learner named Avery M. recently recommended the article Artificial Intelligence Tools in the ESL Classroom to me. Check it out for links to tools for reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Thank you, Avery (and dedicated teacher Lisa)!
The National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance (NCBLA) is a literacy action and education organization that advocates for young people's access to reading materials, their right to read, and their development as lifelong readers, proficient writers, and skilled communicators. Their website is full of Education and Advocacy resources.
Also check out Mary Amato’s Tips for Parents: How to Encourage Creative Writing, which is chalk-full of ideas for making writing fun at home. Explore using her WOW acronym to make crafting stories easier and more accessible for new writers.🤩
If you're looking for resources for ELL students, an avid young learner named Avery M. recently recommended the article Artificial Intelligence Tools in the ESL Classroom to me. Check it out for links to tools for reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Thank you, Avery (and dedicated teacher Lisa)!
Interested in supporting organizations that provide books to those in need and writing programs for youth in underserved communities? Ideas abound:
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