Generally speaking, FARTHER is used when discussing only true DISTANCE and FURTHER is used when measuring FIGURATIVE DISTANCE. However, that isn't completely true. Why? Well, let's discuss it. Both FARTHER and FURTHER can be use as adverbs (modifies a verb, adverb, adjective, or phrase) and adjectives (modifies a noun or pronoun). When used in comparative … Continue reading Farther vs Further
Category: Literacy
#BooksForTheHoliday – Family Stories Month
LEARN MORE November is a time for family. It is a time for family stories and for family literacy. As the winter takes hold and cold moves in, snuggle up together with a good book or share in the tradition of oral storytelling. Talk about your ancestors, your personal experiences, or enjoy tales of other's … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – Family Stories Month
SEPTEMBER: National Library Card Sign-Up Month
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-library-card-sign-up-month-september/ https://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/card "September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide join together to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step toward academic achievement and lifelong learning." - WVLS Jamie Matczak - Aug 19, 2019 Each year, there … Continue reading SEPTEMBER: National Library Card Sign-Up Month
Today is National Read a Book Day!
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-read-a-book-day-september-6 Reading is vital for the health of your brain and its proper functions. It is proven that reading not only improves memory but helps to prevent degenerative disease such as dementia. The simple act of reading a book can reduce your stress and increase your intellect while bringing you great joy as well as … Continue reading Today is National Read a Book Day!
September is Library Card Sign-up Month
LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS YEAR's THEME PERKS Wonder Woman "champions the power" in 2020 You know how I love reading, libraries, and encourage literacy, so you know I am all in on this month's celebration of all those things. Being a theatre kid and a singer, I am extra tickled with this year's theme: LET … Continue reading September is Library Card Sign-up Month
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