You can find the #DidYouKnow blog series here: www.nornstriad.com and www.jmnorthup.com Did you know that music and poetry have walked hand-in-hand throughout time? Perhaps if you consider the minstrel it will be more evident. Did you know that rhythm in language helps develop readers? That's right - it is an important part of literacy. In antiquity, poetry (which was the popular … Continue reading Literacy Through Music & Poetry
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IT’S NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH, READERS!
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-blood-donor-month-january/ We've all come to understand how important the gift of blood donation is for saving lives. I won't harp on the topic nor spew statistic. Instead, I will share some interesting history related to today's celebration as well as some great books you might enjoy reading. DID YOU KNOW – KARL LANDSTEINERThe Man Who Discovered … Continue reading IT’S NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH, READERS!
Braille Literacy – Celebrate Reading
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-braille-literacy-month-january/ Braille... it isn't a language, but a reading system that generally involves the use of both hands. Think about that for a moment. Writing is a way of representing language while braille is tool for allow visually impaired to read the written word. Is that as profound to you as it is to me? … Continue reading Braille Literacy – Celebrate Reading
Trivia – Old or New?
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-trivia-day-january-4/ January 4th is National Trivia Day. As a nerdy girl who loves the useless bits of facts and history that IS trivia, I really appreciate today's celebration. It is well known that the content is useless data - more culturally and emotionally significant than anything else because it is a way to bind us … Continue reading Trivia – Old or New?
It’s World Introvert Day
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/world-introvert-day-january-2/ I am an introvert. Today, January 2nd, we celebrate World Introvert Day. Do you know what that is or even what that means? It's okay if you don't. I'm an introvert, and I didn't. What I learned is that today is meant to bring awareness so people DO understand what it means - not … Continue reading It’s World Introvert Day
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