Archive for 2012
2012 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature
November 15, 2012
Here is my favorite quote of the day from William Alexander, (Goblin Secrets) the recipient of the 2012 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature. “The way things are, are not the only possible way they can be. Stories are the first way we figured that out.”
San Antonio READS recommends Reading Together
November 13, 2012
“Everyone likes stories, but not everyone loves to read.” That’s the premise for Diane Frankenstein’s acclaimed book, “Reading Together: Everything You Need to Know to Raise a Child Who Loves to Read”. The book is a tool for parents and caregivers that will help them to identify and talk about appropriate books and themes for […]
How much is too much when it comes to children & the Internet?
November 12, 2012
A recent article in the NYT spoke of the trauma many people experienced when Storm Sandy knocked out Internet access for days. The author maintains “adults and children are overindulging in our devices, devoting ourselves to the trivial.” That is certainly debatable but what is irrefutable is the fact that young children need a different […]
Parents can help drive the Common Core Standards
November 8, 2012
There is a two-fold challenge with many states adopting the Common Core Standards. First, how do teachers best prepare themselves to achieve the goals of the Common Core English Language Arts Standards. The second challenge is how to take advantage of this opportunity to educate parents on what they can do in the home that […]
Thank you New Haven!
October 26, 2012
Talking about a story is the key to children becoming good readers. Read a book. Ask a question. Start a conversation. I want to thank everyone I had the pleasure to work with in New Haven this past week. The parents, teachers, providers and caregivers I met at New Haven Reads, Gateway Community College, All […]
