Connecting Readers and Writers to the Word: African American Read-in

February 20, 2022February 21, 2022 forvanessaexecutive Book Connections, Reading African American Authors, African American Historical Figures, African-American Read-In, Bessie Coleman, Black History Month, February, Karyn Parsons, Literacy, National Hook-up of Black Women, R. Gregory Christie, read aloud, Readers, Reading, Reading Aloud, Writers

This February, as we celebrate Black History Month, my school gave the African American Read-in another try, but with a different flavor for this event In the past, I would get approved for everyone to “Stop Everything and Read” at a specific day and time. Students and teachers, along with other staff were to read […]

Connecting Readers and Writers to the Word: National Family Literacy Month

November 7, 2021November 8, 2021 forvanessaexecutive Book Connections, Reading Family, Family Literacy, National Family Literacy Month, native american heritage month, read aloud, Reading, Writing

This month, let’s snuggle with the entire family and open a good book. Studies reflect that reading aloud with parents, grandparents, etc., is the most significant pastime when preparing children to read independently. Reading contributes in the increase of comprehension, vocabulary, writing skills, attention span, and retention. In addition, consider reading to your baby and […]