April 24, 2020 How poetry can help kids develop reading skills by Ally Bush The power of a good poem can help make reading a reality for young kids. Here are a few ways poetry helps kids improve their reading skills.
April 24, 2020 Committing to the next chapter: How students benefit from returning volunteers by Paloma Mariz Knowing that students will need a lot of support to catch up after COVID-19, we’re seeking the commitment of returning volunteers to support students in the new school year.
April 22, 2020 8 public library resources to take advantage of by Shea Krause With many schools closed, libraries are critical for families now more than ever. Here are some great library resources for kids, teens, and adults.
April 21, 2020 Children’s books to celebrate Earth Day by Paloma Mariz Engaging with books about the environment is a great way to celebrate Earth Day with the whole family. Here are a few of our recommendations.
April 16, 2020 Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2020 by Paloma Mariz While we couldn’t have anticipated the school closures caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, Reading Partners’ teams were caught off guard (in the best…
April 16, 2020 Storyline Online offers a library of celebrity read alouds for kids by Ally Bush Storyline Online features an ever-growing video collection of renowned celebrities reading aloud their favorite children’s books. Here are our favorites.
April 10, 2020 Why I love poetry and you should too by Darin Wong Happy National Poetry Month! Darin Wong, AmeriCorps site coordinator, writes about why he loves poetry and why you should too.
April 6, 2020 Innovating at a rapid pace for students learning at home by Karine Apollon To the Reading Partners community, The last time I reached out, I emphasized that Reading Partners is hyper-focused on developing programs…
April 3, 2020 Distance learning literacy resources for elementary-aged kids by Ally Bush From literacy activities, to engagement tips, and virtual read alouds, Reading Partners seeks to make literacy skill building at home as easy as possible.
April 2, 2020 Nonprofit Launches Critical Student Support Including Literacy Tips and Activities Via Text Social distancing, text messaging, and proven programming meet to bridge the digital divide and bring literacy support to students as schools are closed.