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Three Ways Poetry Improves Children’s Literacy
Read more: Three Ways Poetry Improves Children’s LiteracyW.H. Auden said, “A poet is, before anything else, a person who is passionately in love with language.” For children, this love of language translates to an accessible introduction to literacy through poetry and a broader education on its beauty and intricacies. Introduced early and often during a child’s journey with literacy, poetry can mean…
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Happily Ever After: Lessons from Reading Fables
Read more: Happily Ever After: Lessons from Reading FablesAs an adult, when you hear about fables, you very often can point to a clear lesson you once learned from one. You may even find yourself repeating the lesson–or moral–like a mantra to yourself as you go about your day. Slow and steady wins the race. One good turn deserves another. Birds of a…
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The Value Of Libraries
Read more: The Value Of LibrariesFor young readers, even those not yet reading, the value of libraries cannot be overstated. They open doors to a relationship with reading that can translate to well-rounded students and engaged citizens. By giving children space, opportunity and encouragement to lose themselves learning about any subject they desire, children can be made to feel comfortable…