Children connect with stories and themes that they know. If something is recognizable to them in a book, they will often relate to it in a way that draws similarities to the people and events in their own lives. Through this familiarity, reading becomes more enjoyable and serves a stronger purpose towards promoting successful literacy outcomes. Teachers who work with … Read More
The Link Between a Child’s Learning and a Mother’s Voice
We talk a lot about parental engagement in the development of a child’s education and how the success of progress in school can be attributed, at least in part, to having the parent actively engaged. A mother reading to her child can be an enriching and rewarding experience that has the potential for a positive impact on that child’s learning … Read More
3 Ways Bilingual Books Benefit Spanish Speaking Parents
Books that are bilingual are excellent resources for Spanish speaking parents and their children. By including and honoring two languages, these books welcome and invite native Spanish speaking adults to develop their English literacy alongside their children. Here are three ways that bilingual books can serve Spanish speaking parents: Parents Will Learn Vocabulary Along With Their Children: Spanish speaking parents … Read More
3 Ways Parents Can Support Vocabulary Development with Preschool Children
The preschool years are very important in children’s literacy development. Spanish speaking parents can support their children’s development of Spanish and English vocabulary in many ways in the home environment; three are below. 1. Put Sight Words Up at Home: There are many common English and Spanish words, especially nouns, which can be taught to the children of Spanish speaking … Read More
Common Practices and Values of the Top 6 High Schools
A research team from the Stanford Graduate School of Education released a study last month outlining the common practices and values of the top 6 high schools responsible for having an exemplary record of graduated and career-ready ELLs. The researchers profiled 7 key elements shared by all schools that contributed to their ELL success: Passionate, strategic, mission-driven leadership. Principals, assistant principals, … Read More
Family Engagement with Hispanic Parents
Family Engagement with Hispanic Parents We review research on parent involvement on an ongoing basis. In reviewing the research, major educational studies, and overviews of the evidence, it is clear that parent involvement works and is a powerful determinant in whether or not a child succeeds in school. The overwhelming research also concludes that the collaboration between parents and schools … Read More
Too Small to Fail Early Literacy Campaign
Too Small to Fail Early Literacy Campaign – Doctors Deliver the Message The national Too Small to Fail Early-Literacy Campaign has enlisted the support of the American Academy of Pediatrics, which means that doctors are now part of this effort to help parents take substantive action to improve the academic success of their children in the 21st century. As reported … Read More
How to Involve Latino Parents in the School-Going Culture
How to Involve Latino Parents in the School-Going Culture The key is to be cost-effective and specific in your efforts. You know there is a big gap in the test scores of Latino children and their counterparts. And you know that you must involve parents to help close this gap. All of your parent involvement efforts must be very specific … Read More
A. Providence Talks – Putting the Research into Practice
A. Providence Talks – Putting the Research into Practice A new idea is taking hold throughout America. The earlier and the more often you talk to your baby, the better. The evidence is clear. According to research conducted by Betty Hart and Todd R. Risley and published in their book, Meaningful Differences in the Everyday Experiences of Young American Children … Read More
How Much Do Books Really Matter? New Study
FirstBook.org recently published a new study about how a students availability to books in primary school makes a tremendous impact on the reading habits of a student. In today’s world of controversy about digital books or printed books, it leaves people questioning – do books really matter? The positive outcomes were: -Increasing the number of books available to students increased … Read More
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