Well…
Our first Kindergarten
Literacy Night is in the books, and I am so excited for our next one! We had
such an enjoyable evening together. The highlight for me was hearing so many
great thoughts and ideas from the parents who were able to attend. I especially
loved the Book Talks – you all brought some fantastic suggestions!
I want to share a few
highlights from the evening – for those who were not able to attend – and, as a
review for those who were…
This graphic is so
powerful! I think it is such an encouragement to make sure that reading with
our kids everyday is a priority!
Some more great
reminders of why it is important…
According to the Family Literacy
Foundation, the many benefits of reading aloud with children are:
- Children's self esteem grows as they experience the security of
having a parent or other caring person read aloud with them.
- Children experience increased communication with parents and other
family members.
- Children are introduced to new concepts such as colors, shapes,
numbers, and alphabet, in a fun, age appropriate way.
- Children build listening skills, vocabulary, memory, and language
skills.
- Children develop imagination and creativity.
- Children learn information about the world around them.
- Children develop individual interests in special subjects like
dinosaurs, cats, or cars.
- Children learn positive behavior patterns and social values.
- Children learn positive attitudes towards themselves and others.
- CHILDREN LEARN THE JOY OF
Here are some websites
that can be helpful when looking for great book ideas…
Our next Literacy Night is going to be November 11th – from 7:00-8:00.
Our focus is going to be Poetry. Please bring a few samples of poetry that you
enjoy reading with your child and/or bring a poem that has been meaningful to
you.
Hope to see you there ~ Aimee
