There are two things that I’ve most looked forward to sharing with my children: books and food. Why books? Aside from the obvious benefits of developing early literacy skills, books bring me joy, and I have always wanted to share that joy with my children. Snuggling at night while we read bedtime stories, spending a …
Reading together isn’t just about reading the words on the page, it’s an opportunity to bond with your child, to show your child that reading is fun, to explore, and to learn. In addition to reading at bedtime, interactive books such as lift the flap books, peek through books, and soft chewable books provide your …
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I find that many of my gifted students are “lop-sided” in their achievements. An overwhelming number of gifted students are advanced in their math studies but not their reading skills. Sometimes parents recognize this; sometimes this is not discovered until a child comes to me for an academic evaluation. These students are fully capable of …
What is your child’s favorite book? Help another parent, leave a suggestion in the comments! I LOVE ‘playing librarian.’ If you’ve been to HEROES, you’ve seen our library. It’s on the small side – with just about 1,000 books BUT I’ve read every single one of them! This makes it both easy and fun to …
It’s no secret. Many parents of gifted children see their children growing up to work in STEM related fields — research science, technology, computer science, and medicine are more sought after than nearly any other profession. Unless a gifted child strongly favors language and writing, parents often seek out advancement opportunities for math, science, and technology …
What is Accelerated Reader (AR)? Accelerated Reader is a computer based leveled reading program from Renaissance Learning. It’s used to monitor student reading progress and practice by recommending books based on a student’s reading level, presenting students with quizzes on what they read, and awarding points for quiz completion. Books are worth varying points. By …
Early literacy gives students the foundation they need to learn and grow in all aspects of their education and life. From learning the ABCs to becoming independent readers, parental involvement makes a huge difference in a child’s success. It’s important to start reading with your child from the very beginning. It’s never too early to …
I cannot recall a time at which I could not read nor a time at which I felt limited in my ability to read and comprehend. I remember reading the BOB books and, of course, the Spot books — my favorite, but my mom always ensured that the books on my shelves and in my …
Literacy from Birth to Adulthood: Assessing, Tracking, and Encouraging Read More »
I write like paint splatter on the wall. It’s disorganized and chaotic at first; words and sentences echo through my mind as I jot them down on random slips of paper. To an outsider, it can be difficult to discern meaning from these notes; seemingly random arrows point from one idea to the next, turbulent …
I love to talk in quotes, children’s literary quotes to be specific. Perhaps it’s a bit odd, but some of our favorite childhood characters have timeless lessons to be told. As Roald Dahl once wrote, the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. I too like to think of at least 6 …
Lessons on Learning by Winnie the Pooh & Friends Read More »
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