Author Archives: Rita K.

In keeping with National Poetry Month, I’d like a few simple steps to help you and/or your kids get started writing poems. Review:                                    … Continue reading →

If I was in front of a class of students today, I’d open my lesson with this question. “Do you know what we celebrate during April?” In April, we celebrate National Poetry Month. Of course, poetry means different things to … Continue reading →

With so many moms sheltering-in-place with their families, I thought I’d share this list poem a wrote a while back…  A Mom’s Lament Dirty dishes in the sink.                          … Continue reading →

Today, I opened my eyes to sun streaming in the window. I hope the same is true where you are. Sunshine is synonymous with hope, with joy. As we shelter-in-place, aren’t we all grasping for a bit of hope and … Continue reading →

Hi, Everyone. Hope you are staying well and managing to turn the negatives of sheltering-in-place into positives for your family. Often, when we think of literacy skills, we forget that viewing is one of them. In this time of isolation, … Continue reading →

The unthinkable happened over the past few weeks. The coronavirus shut down schools across the United States and other countries around the world. Although some  are offering distance learning, it’s clear that these school shut-downs will have a profound effect … Continue reading →

Welcome back, Parents, Teachers and Friends… It’s been quite a while since I’ve posted on Nurturing Literacy. As I’m sure you understand, life really can get in the way. However, in light of the current crisis all of us are … Continue reading →

Welcome to July and welcome to the Summer Read-Aloud Challenge. Hope your had a chance  to consider what your individual challenge will look like. At a minimum, try to read aloud to your kids at least once a week. Naturally, … Continue reading →

Perhaps you’ve reflected on the amazing benefits of regular read-alouds and are ready to consider tangible ways to prepare so once we turn the calendar to July, your read aloud routine will easily slip into your summer days and the … Continue reading →

I don’t know about you, but before I undertake a new project or challenge, I definitely need to psych myself up. For example, if I’m going to take the time, trouble and money to redo a room, I visualize the … Continue reading →