As we celebrate Black History Month and the lives and legacies of icons like Dr. Martin Luther King, we have a marvelous opportunity to share the stories of historic figures with young children in a way that is accessible, meaningful and lasting. That mechanism is called read alouds with children’s picture books. When you’re standing…
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QUICK TIP #5: ENCOURAGING LITERACY IN CHILDREN
QUICK TIP #5: ENCOURAGING LITERACY IN CHILDREN ___ 📚Literacy must first be modeled for children in ways that demonstrate the power of the written word and encourage a love for books at the same time. Some steps to take include: ___ 🗣 Reading aloud ___ 📚 Building a home library ___ 🗒 Playing word games like Scrabble, Match Word,…