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📖 Today is National Read Across America Day! “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”- Dr. Seuss The annual event, celebrated on March 2nd, the birthday of Dr. Seuss, is an initiative on reading created by the National Education Association. 5 Tips to inspire reading for your child: 📖 Strategically keep books everywhere you spend time. Kids are more often to engage with things when it's "their own idea". Put them in the car, in every room of the house, and tuck them in backpacks and purses. Make them easily accessible to they're more likely to pick them up. 📖 Visit the library often. Libraries provide more than just access to books. Find you local library's schedule of events to increase the literacy skills of your child! 📖 Show then that YOU like reading. Children imitate what they see the adults around them do. Whether they see you read a magazine, newspaper, or novel, it will leave an impression. 📖 Read to your children. No matter their age, reading aloud strengthens their vocabulary and language skills. It also opens up opportunities for discussion. 📖 Have your children read to you, too. This provides a chance to both praise their skills and help them through reading challenges.

There is something powerful that happens when a teacher reads to their students, engages them in the text, and inspires them to discuss their ideas. It took me years to master this skill set, so I am happy to see educators being given tools to better support their students and create interactive learning environments that allow students to connect to a text and feel seen—this leads to better learning outcomes. One of the keys here is creating a supportive learning community! Students need to know their ideas are valuable and a class should be structured in a way that encourages student thought and celebrates student voices. This is an extremely important tool in modeling and teaching empathy—reading and discussing complex texts in a supportive environment allows students to hear and have compassion for voices unlike their own. We are not just creating lifelong readers—we are creating lifelong learners who are confident in their ability to express who they are and have empathy for others—this is invaluable. #readingmatters #studentengagement #teachersupport #empathymatters #lifelonglearners

👩🏫 When children develop a reading habit at home, the additional exposure to language helps them develop stronger literacy skills. Creating a comfortable reading environment at home, visiting the library, and using digitally-enhanced reading materials are all great ways to encourage children to read. 📘 Parents who want to help their children cultivate an interest in reading can also set aside time to read with their children. Introducing small books into a child’s bedtime routine can be a great place to start! Learn more about how you can foster a love for reading at www.appliedabc.com/blog,

See the latest Scholastic report on how important reading can be.

Did You Know? Children who grow up with access to books are more likely to achieve higher literacy levels and academic success. Help us understand and address book deserts in Kansas City by completing our survey: https://buff.ly/3yiqTJV

Did You Know? Children who grow up with access to books are more likely to achieve higher literacy levels and academic success. Help us understand and address book deserts in Kansas City by completing our survey: https://buff.ly/3yiqTJV

As we step into a new year, explore the transformative power of these five compelling books, compiled by librarian Allyson Mower, that delve into the theme of belonging within classrooms, offering insights and inspiration for fostering inclusive and connected educational spaces. https://buff.ly/3TtcGBX

I developed this project with Anne Moore and Catherine Tingelstad for the library at UNCC. This is a curated collection of resources on free expression, constructive dialogue, and media literacy that is designed to educate and provide learning opportunities for K-12 (Primary and Secondary) educators, parents, kids, public librarians, and the general public. Free expression, media literacy, and constructive dialogue are interconnected concepts under the umbrella of respectful discourse. While free expression has long been considered a basic human right in the United States, constructive dialogue and media literacy are newer ideas that focus on the responsibility to engage in productive, informed interactions that focus on individual values, beliefs, perspectives, and the importance of credible information. Each of the three topics is organized by Definitions; Videos; Books, Articles, and Reports; Teaching and Learning Resources and Associations. https://lnkd.in/gJYAk48Y

The book that Antonio Bly, Julie Richter, and I contributed a chapter to is now available for pre-order! Get your copy now of 'Exploring and Expanding Literacy Histories in the United States' from Routledge University Press and Taylor & Francis Ltd. (releasing August 26):

Unlocking the world of literacy begins early, and as parents or educators, we hold the keys. From homemade books to talk at the table, explore 12 practical ways to nurture language and literacy in young minds. Read More: https://lnkd.in/dqb63RZ