In a world where technology has taken over the interests of our youth, brain-stimulating activities such as reading have been put on the backburner. Students may argue that they read all the time – when they are texting or surfing the web. However, this is not the same as traditional reading, which incites thought-provoking questions … Read more
Did you know during the first six years of her life, a child learns at a much faster pace than at any other time in her life? The early years of a child’s life are extremely crucial when it comes to understanding and absorbing information. Many parents do not realize this, and often wait until … Read more
A Preference Towards Fiction When we think about books that were read to us as a child, most of us will think of classics like “Good Night Moon,” “Mother Goose,” or any classic fairy tales. Books we read for pleasure in elementary and middle school were anything from Harry Potter to The Babysitter’s Club, and … Read more
Reading is an essential developmental skill. That is a statement that just about every educator can agree upon. However, in terms of reading instruction, that’s about as far as the agreement goes. Over the past three decades a “reading war” has waged on in the field of education, leaving many parents confused as to what … Read more
As far back as I can remember I have always loved my humanities classes. From social studies to English to music to art; if it involved some type of creativity, I was drawn to it like a moth to light. I grew up taking piano, dance, clarinet, singing, and guitar lessons, submitting my writing to … Read more