Family Literacy by Harriett Gunderson https://padlet.com/hgunderson2/zpl1h8andz29 Promoting family literacy one strategy at a time. en-us 2019-01-21 21:37:41 UTC 2023-07-26 17:23:00 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png North Kansas City Schools Are Getting More Diverse Books Because Representation Matters hgunderson2 https://padlet.com/hgunderson2/zpl1h8andz29/wish/323290230 Dorinda Carter Andrews researches culturally relevant teaching practices at Michigan State University. “Having children’s literature that actually uses names they’re used to hearing in their community, that depicts spaces they’re used to seeing in their community, even including storylines that they experience in their community, help them light up and get excited about reading,” she says.

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]]> 2019-01-23 02:40:07 UTC https://padlet.com/hgunderson2/zpl1h8andz29/wish/323290230 StorylineOnline: Storybooks Brought to Life by Actors hgunderson2 https://padlet.com/hgunderson2/zpl1h8andz29/wish/323290413 Here is a chance to enjoy popular storybooks with your children! All you have to do is visit StorylineOnline.net, choose the book, and let the actors make the story come to life. This is a fun, educational activity you can do with your child or your child can do alone to ensure that their screen time is educational. (Website)]]> 2019-01-23 02:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/hgunderson2/zpl1h8andz29/wish/323290413 Adult Literacy Programs in North Kansas City hgunderson2 https://padlet.com/hgunderson2/zpl1h8andz29/wish/323291100 Adult Education and Literacy Programs are offered free of cost in North Kansas City. Classes include: GED prep, job search help, U.S. Citizenship assistance, computer literacy, and more. This handout has information on how to enroll and the specific classes offered. Check it out and start your journey today! (Family Resource Handout)]]> 2019-01-23 02:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/hgunderson2/zpl1h8andz29/wish/323291100 Reading at Home! hgunderson2 https://padlet.com/hgunderson2/zpl1h8andz29/wish/323292160 Reading at home can be woven into your regular routine. You can read a story to your children before bed or you can have them read a story to you. It only takes 5-10 minutes and will make a lasting impact on your child! (Picture)]]> 2019-01-23 02:51:05 UTC https://padlet.com/hgunderson2/zpl1h8andz29/wish/323292160 Fall in Love with Reading: Ten Simple Things you Can Do at Home hgunderson2 https://padlet.com/hgunderson2/zpl1h8andz29/wish/323292196 Check out these ten simple things you can do in your home to promote reading! Spoiler Alert: You can don't always have to read an actual book - storytelling opens the door to many benefits as well! (Article)]]> 2019-01-23 02:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/hgunderson2/zpl1h8andz29/wish/323292196 Let's Read! hgunderson2 https://padlet.com/hgunderson2/zpl1h8andz29/wish/323292224 Join the Let's Read class with your child! This weekly themed class gives you and your child the opportunity to read a book, do a craft, and take a book home to add to your personal library. The class also provides you with fresh ideas on how to incorporate reading at home! (Family Resource Handout)]]> 2019-01-23 02:51:35 UTC https://padlet.com/hgunderson2/zpl1h8andz29/wish/323292224 Library Storytime hgunderson2 https://padlet.com/hgunderson2/zpl1h8andz29/wish/323756542 If you want to enjoy a book read to you by someone else, you can always join your child at the North Kansas City Public Library story time. The book reading will be followed up with a craft or activity. Enjoy! (Family Resource Handout)]]> 2019-01-24 02:58:18 UTC https://padlet.com/hgunderson2/zpl1h8andz29/wish/323756542