Links to Read
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The amount of language that children experience in their early years of life sets them up for success or potential failure. It is our intention that our PoWeR! book bags will provide some tools and added stimulation to help empower families to increase the number, variety, and positive words used in the home.
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Below are some articles regarding literacy and children for your reading pleasure!
Margaret Kristin Merga & Saiyidi Mat Roni, The Conversation
Alyssa Haywoode, Eye on Early Education
Margaret Kristin Merga, The Conversation
Kelly Holmes, Happy You, Happy Family
Brigit Katz, Smithsonian.com
The Annie E. Casey Foundation Kids Count Data Center, Michigan Department of Education, Center for Educational Performance and Information