Literacy Posts
Drawing Ideas: The Benefits Of Mindmapping For Learning
Mind-maps allow teachers to gain insight into their students’ thought processes and see the development of their work.
What I Tell Students When They Say They Don’t…
Some readers may think they dislike the process of reading but everyone loves ideas–and reading is a wonderful strategy to find…
24 Of The Best Digital Tools To Build Vocabulary
The following digital tools to build vocabulary include reference tools, word clouds, games and review, word walls, and virtual field trips.
25 Ways Schools Can Promote Literacy And Independent Reading
A literacy-rich environment not only supports the academic growth but also encourages conversation, empathy, and critical thinkink.
The Difference Between Lateral Reading And Vertical Reading
Lateral reading is reading ‘across’ texts sequentially–primarily for the purpose of evaluating the credibility of a text.
50 Happy Books That Can Lift You Up
Feel-good fiction? Books that make you happy might be a stretch but well-being comes from a simple concept: What you think…
Correcting The Impact Of Negative News Bias On Mental…
The more we click on what sparks anger & fear, the more of that content we’ll see. Read to learn how…
What Parents Can Do At Home To Help With…
Whether parents should schedule reading at home depends on many factors–including how you ‘frame’ reading and how they respond.
