Libraries and other cultural institutions offer a wide variety of learning materials–not just books.
Tag Archives: learning
Science? Yes, and…
Science-based instruction is important but careful observation of kids to see what they need to succeed is paramount.
Signs of the Times are Literacy Lessons in Disguise
Signs that are all around us can provide important literacy lessons for children.
Represent and Validate Young Readers. Books Can Do Both…or Neither.
For children to become fully literate, we must provide them with books in which they see themselves.
How the Telling of Personal Stories Enriches Literacy Learning
When adults share their own stories with children, connections are built between people and literacy learning is nurtured.
Seek Your Passion, Find Your Element
Self-selected reading offers children an opportunity to discover their passions.
Wandering, Wondering and Books
Children taught to ask questions enter school ready to learn.
And the Best Gifts Ever are…
In many countries around the globe, it’s the gift giving time of year when our attentions drift toward how we can delight our loved ones with a thoughtful gift. I know this will come as a surprise, but my favorite gifts are books because they are a gift you can open again and again. Books also make […]
Family-Focused Learning Support
This week the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) held their 30th annual convention here in Louisville, Ky. NCFL is an organization that focuses on multi-generational learning for promoting literacy, mathematics and much more, since it expanded its areas of service after rebranding from the original National Center for Family Literacy. NCFL has projects operating in nearly 40 states […]
Literacy Mastery is Social
Sports enthusiasts figure out how to enjoy their beloved pastime with pals—beyond being spectators of sporting events. Pickup games of all types are arranged, with excited players arriving early and then playing as long as the sun is up or the gym is open. They get better and better because by playing hard with their friends and […]