Talking to Kids about COVID-19
How can you talk to children about COVID-19 in a way that is both informative and reassuring? Here are five links with suggestions: 10 tips for talking about COVIC-19 …
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What’s Hot in Literacy 2020
What do you think are the hot topics in literacy? The International Literacy Association’s What’s Hot in Literacy 2020 Report provides a snapshot of what 1,443 literacy professionals from 65 …
Reading Aloud Resources
Today is World Read Aloud Day! It calls global attention to the importance of reading aloud, sharing stories, and the idea of literacy as a human right by bringing communities …
Nonfiction Books to Read Together
Kids definitely can learn from talking pigs, but they can learn from pigs (and dinosaurs) that don’t talk. In fact, many of them prefer it that way. – Tim Shanahan …
Busy Hands During Family Read Aloud
Some children find sitting down for a family story time challenging. They may find it easier to pay attention when their hands are busy. Familiar activities using supplies already at …
Sing Me a Story!
Picture books that are based on songs are a wonderful addition to reading together. They have built-in rhythm and rhyme. And, they may have the familiarity and repetition that children …
StoryWalk® – Walk and Read Together
We often think of family read aloud as a cozy time spent indoors. But you can combine fresh air, exercise and books for a fun outdoor family reading experience. Have …
It’s Family Literacy Day!
Sponsored by ABC Life Literacy Canada since 1999, January 27th is Family Literacy Day in Canada. It’s a national day to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging …
Chapter Books to Read Aloud
Want to add chapter books to family read alouds? They usually contain more complex stories than picture books and can be introduced before children are able to read independently. They’re …
Make Reading Together Fun
Reading together is a wonderful family tradition, but only if children are enjoying it. A mix of the cozy and familiar with the unexpected and surprising can keep it fun …