What can we do as parents to help our child's literacy development? 

We all want to help our children become better readers, but we know better than forcing flashcards on a one-year-old or making a 10-year-old read a list of 200 books. So what can we do—and what are we already doing—that helps a child's literacy development?

Sarah Frenette is a veteran educator who is currently the Director of Early Childhood and Elementary Teacher Licensure at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, MA.  Not only has she taught young children in a school setting, but she works tirelessly teaching and supporting college students as they work towards their first classrooms. 

Sarah will share with us:

• What we are doing that we can already celebrate as parents,
• How we can help our kids develop stronger literacy skills at home,
• Ideas for easy activities we can do at home to grow our children as readers and writers.

And there are resources, folks! Please check out:

• This To The Core Podcast: What Do I Do If My Child Doesn't Like To Read?
• Five Signs Your Child Might Need Help With Reading: https://thecommunityclassroom.com/reading-tips/does-my-child-need-reading-help/
• Games to Improve Word-Solving Skills at https://thecommunityclassroom.com/reading-tips/games-to-improve-word-solving-skills/ 
• 5 Signs Your Child Needs Help With Reading at https://thecommunityclassroom.com/reading-tips/does-my-child-need-reading-help/

If there is a way that we can serve you through our academic coaching, virtual or in-person (western Massachusetts) tutoring, or parent services at The Community Classroom, please visit www.thecommunityclassroom.com or email info@thecommunityclasssroom.