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Learning Loss Guide for Educators, Caregivers, and Community Leaders
Read more: Learning Loss Guide for Educators, Caregivers, and Community LeadersEducators need fresh ideas, tools, and resources, as well as innovative ways to combat learning loss and, more specifically, reading loss. This guide is for educators, school district administrators, families, and community leaders, delving into how to define learning loss in relation to reading loss, what experts believe causes it, its impact on individuals and…
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Inspiring Young Authors with Storytelling
Read more: Inspiring Young Authors with StorytellingWriting on the Heart of a Child When I created the Charlie Chaloosy book series in July 2023, I knew I wanted to impact the lives of children through the books I wrote. I wanted to create an opportunity for them to see themselves as capable storytellers. To accomplish that goal, I include two interactive…
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Prevent the Summer Slide in Literacy — Starting Right Now
Read more: Prevent the Summer Slide in Literacy — Starting Right NowPrevent the Summer Slide in Literacy — Starting Right Now! Take action now to preserve student progress Spring is in full swing! And while others are thinking about sunshine, you’re thinking about your students: Will they keep reading this summer? You’re not alone. At Kids Read Now, we’re asking the same question. Like you, we…
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Read Across America: Family Engagement to Support Reading Success
Read more: Read Across America: Family Engagement to Support Reading SuccessCelebrate Read Across America with Family Engagement Strategies As we celebrate Read Across America, it’s the perfect time to explore how family engagement can drive literacy success. We recently partnered with edWeb and one of our stellar education leaders, Dr. Kelly Moran, from the Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve in Ohio to host an engaging…
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Make It PERSONAL: The Key Elements to Literacy Learning
Read more: Make It PERSONAL: The Key Elements to Literacy LearningKey Elements to Literacy Learning That Make a Difference Literacy Leaders in PreK-5 — you’re in for an inspiring read! Learn the key elements to literacy learning from Dr. Kamshia Childs, and how personal experiences can transform reading and writing for young learners. The Latest in Literacy blog is honored to feature guest author Dr.…
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The Importance of Humor in Children’s Books: Why Laughter Matters
Read more: The Importance of Humor in Children’s Books: Why Laughter MattersLiteracy Leaders in PreK-5 — you’re in for a treat! Kids Read Now is thrilled to bring you our latest blog article by celebrated (and hilarious) author Hayley Rose. As one of our favorite authors, Hayley Rose is near and dear to Kids Read Now. In fact, her book *Gomer the Gassy Goat* is available…
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9 Creative Ways to Keep Kids Reading Over Winter Break
Read more: 9 Creative Ways to Keep Kids Reading Over Winter BreakHere’s how to engage kids so they actually want to read at home Winter break is a time kids look forward to — and so do we, as educators and caregivers! No one can afford to lose ground, especially the more than two-thirds of elementary-aged learners already achieving below grade-level benchmarks. Thus, the first part…
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Supporting Bilingual Literacy With Access and Empowerment in 2024
Read more: Supporting Bilingual Literacy With Access and Empowerment in 2024The key to supporting bilingual literacy in your schools Literacy Leaders — Bilingual students benefit from certain scaffolding and instructional techniques to access grade-level standards. You already know this, right? Here’s something new for 2024: Kids Read Now is expanding its program to better meet the needs of bilingual students and families. For you, this…
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The Key to Supporting Bilingual Literacy in your Schools for 2024-2025
Read more: The Key to Supporting Bilingual Literacy in your Schools for 2024-2025Bilingual books help families build reading habits that last As an educator, you play a crucial role in supporting your bilingual learners, helping them thrive in English and Spanish. To help you build their literacy skills across both languages, Kids Read Now is continually expanding our selection of bilingual books for your students to choose…