Education Innovation: Comic Books = Literary Superhero for Struggling Readers
Words and pictures offer a perfect mix for beginning readers. Pictures and illustrations offer clues and contextual information to support new readers in their efforts to create meaning and structure from words on the page. We count on early readers (such as the Frog and Toad series by Arnold Lobel) and picture books (like the […]
Beyond Reading & Writing: The Value of Financial Literacy
*by guest contributors, Maddy Beckmann & Kimberly Jaeger, United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Money & Me: Financial Literacy Financial Literacy can be defined as knowledge and understanding about managing money. This knowledge is a tool used to make informed and effective decisions when faced with everyday spending choices like managing debt, paying taxes, […]
Summer Learning & the Achievement Gap
As part of Literacy Connects’ 60 Days 60 Ways campaign, we invite you to learn about the impact of “summer learning loss” on the achievement gap and then explore some great local resources to help keep the young people in your life engaged and thinking during the hot summer months. Pima County Public Library offers […]
Beyond Reading & Writing: The Importance of Health Literacy!
* by guest contributor, the Pima County Health Department The concept of literacy extends far beyond just being able to read. While general literacy – the skills of reading, writing, basic math, speech, and comprehension – are critical, other forms of literacy are emerging that are equally important to becoming a more self-sufficient society. Health […]
Join Literacy Connects for 60 Days and 60 Ways to build community literacy!!
This summer, get fired up about literacy! As June and July turn the heat up, Literacy Connects is using the next 60 days to connect you with incredible opportunities for learning and exploration right here in the Old Pueblo. Follow along for a variety of fun and easy ways that YOU (as an individual, family […]
An English Language tutor sings the praises of his class
“Twice a week I have had the pleasure of teaching English to a group of adult students. They are dedicated, enthusiastic, and, I think most importantly, kind and encouraging to one another. That’s what makes them great. I have a great deal of respect for their dedication. Juan and Ignacio are construction workers. These men […]
Don’t miss the magic!! Get your tickets now for Best of Stories that Soar!
Original Children’s Stories + Artistic Interpretation = Best of Stories that Soar! Join Literacy Connects on Sunday, May 20th for Best of Stories that Soar! at the Temple of Music and Art. This family-friendly fundraising event celebrates the power of children’s imaginations, literacy and the performing arts!! This school year, children in 14 different elementary […]
On the Laps of their Parents – Reading to Baby
April 24, 2012 By TMC for Children His diaper is clean, his belly full, and he just woke from a nap, but boy, is he cranky. Baby’s daddy sits down with baby snuggled into the crook of one arm and a book in the other hand. In seconds that tearful baby is smiling again. He […]
Volunteers – You Are Appreciated!
It’s National Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we would like to thank all of the volunteers in Literacy Connects’ programs for your many dedicated hours of service. You are truly the heart and soul of our programs. You are making a difference! Last year, volunteers with our programs served the community in a variety of dynamic […]
My Literacy is my Children’s Literacy
Over the course of six weeks, three adult students from Literacy Volunteers of Tucson and three tutors created digital literacy stories. STORYTELLING is the way we have communicated since our earliest ancestors gathered around a campfire. Digital stories continue this tradition in modern form, by allowing individuals to use easily available software to create short, […]
