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Emilie Buchwald's quote, "Children are made readers on the laps of their parents," beautifully encapsulates the essence of National Family Literacy Month and Family Stories Month. It emphasises the pivotal role parents play in fostering a love for reading and storytelling with their children. When parents read to their kids, they not only instill a passion for books but also create lasting bonds through shared stories. This quote underscores the significance of family literacy as a foundation for a child's educational journey. It reminds us that the act of reading together is a powerful gift parents can offer their children, shaping not only their literacy skills but also their lifelong love for literature. Want to publish a book? Sign up for my free webinar, ‘Cook That Book: Hacks to Writing the Book of Your Dreams’ at https://lnkd.in/eZ8hGqbg

Embrace the value of reading! Youth literacy plays a crucial role in personal growth and development. Developing critical thinking skills through reading will benefit students throughout their lives, empowering them with the tools of deduction and reasoning essential for success. #EarlyLiteracy #ReadingSkills #PersonalGrowth #CriticalThinkingSkills

I love reading academic papers about literacy levels' huge impact on our overall health. The power of reading is truly transformative and needs to be on the timetable as protected time in every school environment from Kindergarten to Year 12. It is never too late to re-examine school timetables and establish this protected time for all our students and staff. Read for Life: A Gateway to Vital Research is a paper that explores; - The current state of children's literacy and health especially post-COVID-19 pandemic. - The importance of Early-Childhood Education: How literacy interventions from pre-school age can shape health outcomes. - Literacy and Health Relationship - summarizing the links between literacy rates and physical, mental, and social-emotional well-being. #readingforlife #literacyintervention #earlyeducation #COVID19Impact #readingresearch #wholeschoolreading #freedomtoread #protectedreadingtime #literacyispower #literacylinkstowellbeing

There is something powerful that happens when a teacher reads to their students, engages them in the text, and inspires them to discuss their ideas. It took me years to master this skill set, so I am happy to see educators being given tools to better support their students and create interactive learning environments that allow students to connect to a text and feel seen—this leads to better learning outcomes. One of the keys here is creating a supportive learning community! Students need to know their ideas are valuable and a class should be structured in a way that encourages student thought and celebrates student voices. This is an extremely important tool in modeling and teaching empathy—reading and discussing complex texts in a supportive environment allows students to hear and have compassion for voices unlike their own. We are not just creating lifelong readers—we are creating lifelong learners who are confident in their ability to express who they are and have empathy for others—this is invaluable. #readingmatters #studentengagement #teachersupport #empathymatters #lifelonglearners

Reading to young children under 4 is incredibly important, and it goes far beyond just the act of reading itself. Here's why: Sparks a love of learning: Reading exposes children to new worlds, ignites their curiosity, and fosters a love for stories and language. #Boostsbraindevelopment: Engaging stories stimulate brain cell connections, enhancing memory, concentration, and imagination. #Buildsvocabulary: Repeated exposure to new words through reading expands their vocabulary and understanding of language. #Strengthenssocialemotional skills: Stories can help children explore emotions, develop empathy, and learn about social interactions. #Createsbonding experience: Snuggling up with a book fosters a special connection between #caregiver and child. Planning a whole day of activity around a book is a fantastic way to extend the learning and fun! Here are some ideas: #MorningRead a book about animals. Afterwards, have the child create animal masks or go on a "nature hunt" for things they saw in the story. Afternoon #Read a book about cooking. Together, prepare a simple snack related to the story (e.g., banana bread if the book featured monkeys). Arts & Crafts: Read a book about colors, shapes, or construction. Then, use crayons, paper, or building blocks to create something inspired by the story. #Movement&Play: Read a book about a specific action or adventure. Encourage the child to act out the story through movement and pretend play. By incorporating reading into daily activities, you're creating a rich and engaging learning environment for young children. #eyfs #earlyeducation #earlychildhoodteachers #nursries #Preschools

"To help illuminate learning development programs, we, as educators, can help families recognize that they, through tactics such as conversations with children, storybook reading, and building awareness of the sounds of language, can surround their children with a language-rich environment." Learn how educators can empower families to improve their children's literacy skills at home without using traditional books. https://bit.ly/3LwZkyL

See the latest Scholastic report on how important reading can be.

Happy Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros! How are you celebrating the children and books in your life today? Hispanic Heritage Studies has you covered. You'll find a lesson with literacy activities geared for children in K through 5th inside our learning portal. Have you joined Hispanic Heritage Studies yet?

📚 Children's reading enjoyment has reached a crisis point, according to the National Literacy Trust. How can you make reading for pleasure a priority in your school? Read our blog for inspiration, including a free A-Z of Reading For Pleasure Ideas: https://lnkd.in/eHqqerVT

📚✨ Join us as we dive into one of the most crucial battles in education: the fight for literacy. In our latest blog post, we explore the daily challenges educators face in supporting students on their journey to mastering reading, a skill that's fundamental to all learning. Read the full article here: https://hubs.li/Q02m_Ksp0