Archive for 2012
Concepts for Adaptive Learning recommends Reading Together
December 20, 2012
Concepts for Adaptive Learning, an organization that is committed to “Using Technology to Help Prepare Today’s Children for Tomorrow” recommends the follow resources: http://www.eachchildlearns.org/related-websites/
Students Fall Flat in Vocabulary Test
December 16, 2012
A recent article in the WSJ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323316804578163213067015532.html reported that children do not have adequate vocabularies, which impacts their ability to learn to read. While vocabulary is the foundation for acquiring strong literacy skills I do not agree with the article’s recommendation that parents need to be involved in teaching reading. Talking develops a child’s use and understanding […]
Diane receives a standing ovation from parents at Concepts for Adaptive Learning
December 15, 2012
My hope is that Reading Together and Conversational Reading continues to inspire your organization . For more details on the event http://www.eachchildlearns.org/714/
Diane will be working in New Haven CT December 3-7, 2012
December 3, 2012
Diane will be presenting to teachers, librarians and parents at New Alliance Foundation, Gateway Community College, All Our Kin, and Concepts for Adaptive Learning along with other organizations. For Information on the various programs contact readingtogethernewhaven@gmail.com
Robust vocabularies make for strong reading skills
November 28, 2012
Study after study shows evidence that ties vocabulary size to higher socioeconomic status and greater educational achievement. By age 3, children who are raised in a professional household know twice as many words as do children raised on welfare. It is not simply the number of words, but also how they are used that is […]
