Read more about encouraging independent reading in your children by reading this issue of The School Library Link, a newsletter I published.
Are you interested in strategies to encourage your child to read more? Ever heard of Free Voluntary Reading (FVR)? I have recorded a webinar/screencast about FVR and its many benefits to children. Check it out here on my new "Parent's Page."
And the winner of the 2014 Massachusetts Children's Book Award is...Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper! 2014 MCBA Honor Books were: The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan Chomp by Carl Hiaasen Jake and Lily by Jerry Spinelli The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann If you are pursuing Mrs. McGarry's Best Effort Medal (reading all year) or Grand Prize Trophy (successfully reading all 25 books), keep reading and logging in your efforts on the MCBA Tracker! You have until May 31st. |
Mrs. McGarryI am the library teacher at the Cole School. I love research, writing, technology, and reading. Please feel free to email me with any questions. Archives
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