Wabash Valley Literacy Coalition

09/26/2016

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table at Vigo County Public Library's Family Learning Day!

08/05/2016

Good ideas to keep in mind for future summers!

www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/07/29/487934979/cant-buy-me-love-of-reading

Summer's in full swing, and parents are trying all kinds of things to keep their kids reading. Here's a guide to what works and what doesn't.

07/11/2016

Interesting article!

https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2016/07/06/how-to-raise-brilliant-children-according-to-science/

Two developmental psychologists break down 21st century skills and give everyday tips for parents on how to instill them.

06/20/2016

Using children's books to teach more difficult topics.

http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/06/04/474715791/green-eggs-ham-and-metaphysics-teaching-hard-ideas-with-childrens-books

Stories that are great for learning to read can teach all kinds of things — from philosophy to financial literacy.

06/10/2016

A feel good story for today!

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/she-was-promised-free-college-tuition-at-18-two-decades-later-shes-getting-the-degree/2016/05/25/6f6fe72a-20ed-11e6-8690-f14ca9de2972_story.html

Caring for her crack-addicted mom derailed Martece Yates’s college dreams. At nearly 40, she has now earned her degree.

06/01/2016

Help your youngster combat the "summer slide" by reading and earning great prizes for doing so!

We have surpassed our goal of 30,000 hours! Let's see how far above 30,000 we can get. Keep logging!

05/27/2016

This WVLC member organization is always learning something interesting!

Does your group have something to share? Send it to us!

Members of the Women's ESL Conversation Group enjoy tea and cookies as they discuss the history and benefits of tea. Check out our collection of fiction and non-fiction resources to learn more about this revered beverage.
http://timon.indstate.edu/iii/encore/search/C__Stea__Ff%3Afacetcollections%3A17%3A17%3AVigo%20Public%20Library%3A%3A__Orightresult__U__X0?lang=eng&suite=gold

05/18/2016

Tips for creating your home library!

http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/parent-child/creating-home-library

Make reading an enjoyable part of everyday life.

05/13/2016

What do you think of the "whole family" learning experience?

http://watchdog.org/264787/new-d-c-campus-coming-charter-caters-whole-family-one-place/

Briya Public Charter School, a top-performing adult and early childhood-education school in D.C., will open a new campus to meet a 200-person waiting list.

05/09/2016

Shared reading teaches more than just words.

http://theconversation.com/reading-to-your-child-the-difference-it-makes-57473

When you read to children, they develop abilities to express emotions through language.

05/03/2016

Interesting article on the resources available for language learning!

http://gettingsmart.com/2016/04/7-best-listening-resources-for-language-learners

By Peter McGovern - A world language teacher shares seven listening resources he has found successful for language learners at all levels.

04/29/2016

Thank you to our Sycamore Readers for another great year of reading coaching! Check back in mid-August for Sycamore Reader registration information for the 2016-17 school year.