Why Stories Matter in Early Childhood

Why Stories Matter in Early Childhood Long before children learn to read independently, they learn through stories. They listen to familiar voices reading aloud. They point to pictures. They repeat favorite phrases. They laugh at funny characters and bec…

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World Book Day: Celebrating Stories, Imagination, and the Joy of Reading

World Book Day is an invitation to help children discover the magic of stories, imagination, language, and connection through books. For young children, World Book Day is not about reading levels, book reports, or completing a certain number of pages…

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10 Ways to Extend a Read-Aloud Lesson

10 Ways to Extend a Read-Aloud Lesson A read-aloud is often one of the most enjoyable parts of the day. Learners gather together, listen to a story, meet interesting characters, and become immersed in a new world. But what happens after the story ends? …

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