February 23, 2016
While most schools have adapted their curriculum and resource funding to help keep up with the latest technology trends, the availability of such resources at home is not always there. A recent article published by Education World asserts that studies done by “the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop and Rutgers University [indicate] that…
January 11, 2016
New year, new novels! Turn the page on last year’s lineup and get ready to restock your shelves with some new and exciting titles. Here’s a list of some great new classroom books that are soon to be hot off the press: The Knowing Book by Rebecca Kai Dotlich – This book is great for…
November 4, 2015
Next week is National Young Readers Week, an annual tradition that began in 1989 by Pizza Hut and the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. Every year since during the second week of November we celebrate young readers nationwide and reinforce the importance of reading at a young age. If you’re planning…
September 30, 2015
October is National Book Month, the perfect opportunity to encourage your students to incorporate regular reading into their academic and daily lives. Studies have shown that the more we read, the better our problem solving and cognitive skills become. If you’re still looking for ways to celebrate, here are a few great ideas we came…
March 4, 2014
Any teacher would tell you reading is a part of their daily lesson plans all year long, however, March’s designation as National Reading Month gives teachers and students alike new opportunities to explore reading in a whole new way. Every year, March is dedicated to celebrating the act of reading and attempts to motivate students…