Tag Archives: reading

Do You Know What We Celebrate this Month?

Posted on September 14, 2026 by Rita K.

September is one of my favorite months. The brisk air, colorful leaves, and fresh starts always lift my spirit. Recently, I discovered another reason why September is special…It’s National Literacy Month! That sounds great, but what exactly does that mean? … Continue reading →

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“B” Sharp…Join the Library

Posted on August 30, 2026 by Rita K.

Did you know that September is “Library Sign-Up Month?” That makes sense to me. Schools open, learning begins in earnest, and there’s no better place to foster learning and love of literacy than the library. From the time I learned … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Summer, Hello School

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Rita K.

The days grow short, vacations end, college kids pack their bags, and youngsters, along with their parents ready themselves for another school year. Summer’s end is always bittersweet. Hopefully, you’ve made great memories and enjoyed some quality family time. The … Continue reading →

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Let the Learning Begin… Non-Fiction Picture Books for Young Children

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Rita K.

The Children’s section of the library is rich in non-fiction books for youngsters of all ages. In my many years as a mother, grandmother and teacher, I’ve often searched the stacks for quality non-fiction with the goal of introducing or … Continue reading →

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Positive Impact of Rhyming Picture Books

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Rita K.

My great, great niece, Nora, turned one on March 7th. Like many young couples, her parents, Emma and Joe, prepared to be the best parents ever. That included a commitment to read to Nora every day and when we were … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading Strategies: Part 5 – Fluency Fun for More Than One

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Rita K.

How well I remember searching for ways to keep the kids entertained and happy during those long summer days. No parent wants to see their child lounging around watching TV or playing video games for long periods of time. On … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading Strategies: Part 2 Embrace the Power of Picture Books

Posted on June 8, 2025 by Rita K.

Summertime and the reading is easy” or can be if you establish a read-aloud routine. A vacation from after-school activities and homework offers the gift of time. Lazy days on the beach, family evenings in the backyard, later bedtimes and … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading Strategies Series #1: Independent Reading Plan

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Rita K.

Well, it finally feels like summer. Of course it the helps that as I write, I’m sitting by the bay enjoying a lovely respite from the cold, damp month of May we experienced. Many children have ended the school year, … Continue reading →

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PCQC – A Powerful Test-Taking Strategy

Posted on March 30, 2025 by Rita K.

For many years I worked with struggling readers. Like most students across the country, my students worried about the standardized test they would have to take before the school year ended. Early on, I created a series of simple steps … Continue reading →

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A Simple Way to Jumpstart Literacy Skills

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Rita K.

A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post introducing you to Denise Gealer, a former colleague and recent author. At the time, Denise promised to write a guest post, which she sent to me this week. In this post, … Continue reading →

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