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“At this time of year when children are anxious about what to expect at school, it is helpful to keep in mind that there are lots of ways to succeed while being yourself. Have a great year!” –Back-to-School Wisdom From the Creators of Your Favorite Children’s Books
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We like to pass along great examples of people and organizations that promote a love of reading. This is a particularly good story that we were very excited to share. Read more about the article here: 11-Year-Old Starts Club For Young Black Boys To See Themselves In Books Check out the club site: Book -n- Bros
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Check out this interesting article by Holly Korbey about how interest in reading for pleasure drops off in some children after age 8. Korbey offers some useful tips for fostering interest in reading long past childhood. Read the article here: How to Help Students Develop a Love of Reading
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An insightful survey shows the impact of a nightly reading ritual in children. In yesterday’s Wall Street Journal this article describes how once children learn to read, in many homes, the nightly reading ritual ends. However, 40% of the children in the survey ages 6-11 still wish their parents read to them. The sacred time spent was meaningful to both parents and children. Link to Full Article on WSJ
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Check out how one organization creatively gets books into the hands of young boys. Kudos to the Barbershop Books! Link to Story
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Here is a really interesting article about a recently released educational app that combines the power of bedtime-reading and math (and iPads!). A perfect fit for parents who are uneasy about the subject of math, to let their kids be exposed to math in a fun and interactive way. Listen/Read the original story on npr
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The ritual of bedtime reading isn’t just about getting junior to (finally) go to sleep. Studies show reading with kids has positive effects ranging from increased vocabulary to greater success reading independently. What is it about Goodnight, Moon and If You Give a Moose a Muffin that boosts children’s literacy? Psychologist Jessica Montag says it might have to do with the words that kids’ books contain. She walks Ira through her recent study in Psychological
» Read moreA child from a low-income family hears an average of eight million fewer words per year than a child from a wealthier family. That’s more than 30 million fewer words by the time the child turns four. Link to Article on WBEZ 91.5
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