Help Set A Reading Record On October 6, 2011

 

Don't Miss Read For The Record on October 6, 2011

Join in and help set a world record on October 6, 2011 as more than 2 million people read together  Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dedney to help close the educational achievement gap.  Jumpstart's Read For The Record & the Pearson Foundation are working together to ensure that all children receive the education they deserve as they rally together by reading together on October 6th. Take a stand for all children and read with your child or the children in your community.

Take the pledge  at www.readfortherecord.org

Want to read

Llama Llama Red Pajama online?

Through We Give Books and Pearson Foundation, you can read Llama Llama Red Pajama for free online at www.wegivebooks.org/readfortherecord Every online reader will help
Pearson Foundation donate books to children in need!

Sharing Resources For Readers

A great deal...free books from Scholastic for your child!! Yes, I said free! Click on the following site to find out how to get your FREE books http://www.scholastic.com/kellogg/ . In order to qualify for your free book of  $5.00 or less you will need to purchase your Kellog product at Walmart and then enter the codes into the site and you will receive a $5.00 coupon for your books.  If you have enough books in your home you have the option of sharing them with the teachers in your lives.  Enjoy and keep on reading!

Check out Picture Book Junkies Blog if you have a love for picture books or if you want to understand what the big deal is about picture books. Enjoy http://www.pbjunkies.blogspot.com/

Amazing Site that Teaches Reading and Writing Using Art and Technology

I have blogged before about this site....but since it is the beginning of the year I wanted to share this site again with everyone.  This is absolutely one of my most favorite sites ever!!! It teaches reading and writing through art and digital media.  Check it out I know you will agree. www.literacyhead.com gathers visual art from artists from around the world and organizes it in reading and writing lessons that are naturally differentiated and engaging. These beautiful, standards-based lessons focus on higher-order thinking opportunities and are perfect for digital presentations. Enjoy this visual tour of the resources at Literacyhead! Click below and watch to see how Literacyhead teaches reading and writing usng art and digital media.