Online learning has begun for many districts around Rhode Island, and will be starting up shortly for others. As families get used to their new routines and work to support each other in creating opportunities to learn from home, Books Are Wings is here to offer some “Reading Resources.” These easy to navigate PDFS are […]
Parents are problem solvers. They are the keepers of their children’s dreams and their cheerleaders in life and learning. Being a parent is incredible job and an incredible responsibility, and parents need tools to support them, particularly when it comes to reading. At a recent family homework dinner at Winter’s Elementary in Pawtucket, families worked […]
This Tuesday, October 1st, marks the beginning of the 16th annual National Book Month. Started in 2003, National Book Month is a month-long celebration during October dedicated to books and reading. Created by the National Book Foundation, this celebratory season is centered around the National Book Awards, which, according to the NBF, “were established in 1950 to […]
Here are a few simple tips to get you reading together and making the most of the time that you have to share a good book! Read in different ways: Read together, model reading, or read silently together as an activity. Reading aloud together is a great evening ritual, making time for family bonding and language exposure. […]