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The Importance of Alternative Literacy: What is it and why is it important to implement in our libraries, classrooms and lives https://lnkd.in/eirAd8cT Join us on Thursday August 1, 2024, at 1 PM MT, as Sara Vail from the Garfield County Library District discusses the importance of alternative literacy. Alternative Literacy is the process of teaching children and young adults literacy skills through non-traditional means. In this presentation, I cover three big examples of this: graphic novels, tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), and video games. Further, I provide an overview of how educators, librarians, and individuals can implement them into their work or daily life. In this presentation, you can expect to learn: What alternative literacy is and the benefits Definitions of graphic novels, […]

✨ “What I like about your programme is that it’s very systematic and very user-friendly. I don’t use any other series because I like this one so much.” In our latest case study, Juliette, a specialist literacy support teacher based in London, shares how she uses Phonic Books day-to-day in her sessions, exploring: 📚 How she uses the beginner readers series to introduce new sounds. 📚 The benefits of having chapter books tailored for children with specific learning difficulties. 📚 Why she loves using the game resources with her pupils. Read more: 🇺🇲: https://lnkd.in/eWj3n6wy 🌍: https://lnkd.in/eyw7bher #PhonicsReading #TeachingResource #ScienceOfReading

Comic Books? Comic book research The report signposted below explores the attitudes and beliefs of comic readers, drawing on data from 64,066 children and young people aged 8 to 18 across the UK. Comics were found to be a popular format of reading, and analysis showed that those who read comics were more engaged with reading in general, regardless of their age. The findings highlight the importance of children and young people having access to a diverse range of reading materials. https://lnkd.in/d7Exb8m5

Exciting News Alert! Children's Book Launch on the Horizon! https://lnkd.in/gcdcruJQ Does your student struggle with communication, behavior, and sensory needs? Are you looking for easy-to-read books with social-emotional learning themes? Join me @SelConversationsWithCheryl on Facebook and Instagram to celebrate this upcoming book and collaborate with the community! Want to connect SEL with academics in an engaging way? Let's discuss it. All students can learn! Don't have kids? Share the information with those who have early learners and readers 4-10 years old who struggle with "socially attending school" due to communication, behavior, and sensory needs.

Eight years ago today, I was asked by one of my students, "Why don't our books have black kids in them?" Although my class library contained a few, the curriculum materials did NOT. Three years ago, I responded with my own "YOU-nique" publishing company! Today...Look at us now! "Turning Pages, Breaking Barriers" #educationforall #homeschooling #KidsLit #preschool #earlychildhoodeducation #teachersfollowteachers #earlyliteracy #picturebooks #diversityineducation

How much are you reading? I am doing some research on reading habits and libraries and came across this article and infographics. Where are you in the ranking? Are you happy about that? Well, You can always read more! #reading #readingtime #readingchallenge #readinghabits #readingcommunity #readingforpleasure

🎨 Where Art Education Meets Emotional Intelligence 📚 As an early arts educator and children's book author, I've witnessed firsthand how creative expression helps young children process their emotions. My latest book, "It's Okay to Have Big Emotions," bridges the gap on emotional literacy in early childhood development. From the classroom to the page, I'm committed to creating resources that support children's emotional growth through art and storytelling. Explore more about the book and its impact here: https://amzn.to/4fss3SX #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ChildrensLiterature #ArtEducation #EmotionalIntelligence

What are your students reading? Get ready for our choices for Facing History’s All Community Read? Now which one to read first? . . . Facing History & Ourselves

💚💛Day 2 of MCH’s 4-Day LITERACY CHALLENGE McKenzie's Clubhouse Challenges you to TAKE LITERACY OUT OF THE BOX and ENGAGE in a nightly discussion centered around a informational (nonfiction) text/ book with your child. Let’s ignite that passion for reading, discussing, and understanding nonfiction text with our children and ourselves! 3-Day Literacy Challenge 1. Select an informational (nonfiction) text 2. Partner read the text with your child 3. Use the questions below to begin your discussion about the text. 4. Upload photo/ video of your Literacy Discussion 5. Be sure to tag McKenzie's Clubhouse in your photo with #3-DayLiteracyMCC We can't wait to see your engaging photos/ videos centered around informational text!