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Happy April: National Poetry Month & Signs of Spring

4/11/2019

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It's coming. The calendar says spring is here, even if the weather isn't always spring-like. Luckily, the signs of spring bloom in April: brighter colors, new growth and busy insects are all evidence of spring. And so is poetry! April is National Poetry Month! It was created in 1996, and has now become the largest literary celebration in the world. There are many ways to participate in this expressive event, in fact the Academy of American Poets offers 30 Ways to Celebrate, like memorizing a poem or writing one of your own. Click the link to explore more options!
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In the spirit of National Poetry Month, challenge your student to write a poem about the sights, smells and sounds of the changing season! Spring brings new possibilities to be experienced by all the senses. Like the smell of the air after it rains, the sound of birds singing or the sight of leaves budding on the trees. There certainly is a lot to take in this time of year. ​

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Raising Strong Readers

1/22/2019

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Harvard Graduate School of Education created a slideshow on what can parents and educators do to promote reading for fun throughout their academic development. Enjoy!
Raising Strong Readers Slideshow from Professional Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education
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Want to set your student up for success? Read aloud together!

10/17/2018

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It’s no secret that reading to your child at home is one of the best ways to prepare them for academic success later on. In our Literacy Lab pre-K program, we start engaging with books through interactive readalouds at an early age. Indeed, most parents may think that reading books aloud is just for younger students. But did you know that reading aloud to older students can be just as important?

Here are just a few benefits of reading aloud to students young and old:
  • Reading aloud exposes children to vocabulary, language, an story structures that they may not otherwise hear.
  • Having a rich vocabulary is increasingly recognized as an indicator of academic success- reading aloud is a sure sure-fire way to build vocabulary!
  • Promotes bonding time and routine. Reading aloud before bedtime, for example, can be a positive, relationship-building time after a busy day.
  • Reading in one language boosts ability in a second language. The more your child learns about how language works in one language, the easier she/he will learn another!


Feeling inspired? Try these tips to make your readalouds super fun for everyone:
  • Ham it up! In Literacy Lab, we love to create funny voices for characters and make puppets that go with the story so we can act it out and boost our comprehension.
  • Pause regularly to ask questions that get your child thinking. A simple, “What do you think will happen next?” or “Has this ever happened to you? What did it feel like?” can spark a conversation that extends beyond the text.
  • Pick books that are an appropriate level for your child- too easy will be boring and too hard will be frustrating.
  • Reading aloud is a great chance to read books that are a little beyond what your child could read themselves. This exposes them to rich vocabulary and engaging story line that will entice them to challenge themselves when they pick their next book!

Curious about the benefits of reading aloud? Check out this interview with Jim Trelease, the author of The Readaloud Handbook. We love using his strategies in the classroom!

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