by Valerie Gerhart | Oct 18, 2023 | Antrim, Benzie, By County, Grand Traverse, Home Page Top Resources, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Resources
Why is reading out loud to your children so important? Spend 11 minutes learning what this mom discovered when she dove into the research. Much of what she shares comes from well-known author Megan Cox Gurdon and her book The Enchanted Hour.
by Valerie Gerhart | Feb 19, 2023 | Antrim, Benzie, By County, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Resources
Supporting language and literacy for babies and toddlers can be done through everyday interactions at home, at school, and going from place to place. Your daily routines are the place to start! Click the link below for a complete list of ideas to try in all kinds of...
by Valerie Gerhart | Feb 19, 2023 | Antrim, Benzie, By County, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau
When you talk, read, and sing with your child—even before she can use words—you’re building her brain and helping to prepare her for success in school and in life. But it may not always be easy to talk to babies, especially when they can’t talk back. To help, we’ve...
by Valerie Gerhart | Feb 10, 2023 | Antrim, Benzie, By County, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Resources
Ensuring children, families, and educators can have equitable access to materials, training, and other resources for literacy development. Bright By Text: Sign up to receive free activities, games, and resources through regular texts for parents and caregivers of...
by Valerie Gerhart | Jan 31, 2023 | Antrim, Benzie, By County, Grand Traverse, Home Page Top Resources, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Resources
Reach Out and Read is a national early literacy organization working directly with pediatric care providers. The Milestones of Early Literacy Development has been endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Milestones Chart – English-Spanish 2-sided...
