Monthly Archives: March 2022

Post-Covid: Supporting Our Youngest Readers – Part 3

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Rita K.

Years ago, I was trained as a Reading Recovery teacher. Reading Recovery is a program created by Marie Clay (a researcher from New Zealand known for her work in educational literacy) to provide support for first graders who required intense … Continue reading →

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Stacking the Deck in Your Child’s Favor

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Rita K.

On Saturday, March 19, Columbia Teacher’s College held one of their amazing Reunion Days. From 9:00am to 1:00pm, teachers from all over were able to Zoom in to presentations from outstanding literacy educators and authors. Riveted to my computer for … Continue reading →

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Post-Covid: Supporting Our Youngest Readers, Part 2

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Rita K.

Research abounds as to the cause of reading deficiencies. But, as a parent, your primary concern is identifying what is impeding your child’s progress, monitoring how your child’s school is supporting him, providing additional support if needed, and fostering routines … Continue reading →

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Post-Covid: Supporting Our Youngest Readers – Part 1

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Rita K.

This month marks two years since Covid descended on our world, changing life and learning as we knew it. Students in every grade have suffered as parents and teachers tried their best to support their educational progress. Clearly, some of … Continue reading →

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Don’t Banish the Bedtime Story

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Rita K.

It’s been a busy day, your toddler is overtired and won’t settle down. You lure him into his bed with the promise of a bedtime story. Tonight, you’ll reread one of his favorites. You soften the lights, just bright enough … Continue reading →

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