You’re Invited…
…to stay at home and enjoy your favorite beverage over a good e-book! I’d like to share some of my favorite stories with you. Will you join me? All you have to do is click here to scroll through our e-book to experience exciting and heartwarming stories from our Stories that Soar! student authors. […]
ELAA Student Shares Love of Reading
In 1992, Esperanza came to the United States from Colombia, with multiple college degrees–one a master’s degree in Spanish. She taught Spanish classes at Pima Community College while also working in facilities maintenance at both the University of Arizona and El Conquistador. Despite all of her hard work she was disappointed in her English skills […]
Inspire a Love of Reading: Give Books
Donate: K-1st grade (ages 5-7), new or gently-used children’s books at one of our local partners. My 92.9 has teamed up with Literacy Connects to celebrate Love of Reading Month with a children’s book drive. Donations of high-quality, new or gently-used books will go directly to children in need through Literacy Connects programming. Literacy Connects gives […]
The Magic of Humor: A Review of The Mercy Watson Series
The Mercy Watson Series Author-Kate DeCamillo Illustrator- Chris Van Dusen Fountas and Pinnell level-K The Magic of Humor – Book Review by Marsha Schlanger The Mercy Watson Series by Kate DiCamillo is a delight for many young readers. These stories are witty, funny, and are bound to engage even the most shy, reluctant readers. Mercy Watson is a selfish, good-natured, […]
Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett – Book Review by Violet
Extra Yarn Author-Mac Barnett Illustrator-Jon Klassen Fountas and Pinnell level-L Extra Yarn, a Caldecott honor book and a New York Times bestseller, is a story about a little girl named Annabelle who finds a box full of colorful yarn. Annabelle does the only sensible thing to do when one finds a box […]
220% Improvement in Kindergarteners’ Reading From Literacy Connects Pilot Program
Kindergartners at Keeling Elementary have made astonishing strides in their reading skills, their attitudes about reading, and their classroom engagement after participation in Literacy Connects’ Reading Seed Kinder Project pilot. Literacy Connects Takes Pride In Our Flexible Programming In response to a significant population of struggling readers at Keeling Elementary, Literacy Connects created a year-long, […]
Meet our November 2013 Books for Teachers Winners!
Literacy Connects’ Reading Seed program is working hard to make sure that students throughout Pima County have access to high quality (read here – fun and exciting!) books both in their classrooms and at home. To help make that goal a reality, Reading Seed staff select two teachers every month to receive a donation of […]
Reading Seed Grows Free Book Distribution by 62%!
Reading Seed Free Book Distribution 2012-2013 Books to Reading Seed Students via Coaches (Book Total = 12,347) Reading Coaches give these books to students participating in the Reading Seed program to help them build home libraries and increase their motivation to read outside of school and coaching sessions. Books for Teachers Award Winners (Book Total […]
