Category: Literacy

Literacy Through Music & Poetry

by J.M. Northup, posted in FEATURE, Literacy, Music-related Writing, Non-Fiction & Educational, Poetry, Young Readers

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

Braille Literacy – Celebrate Reading

by J.M. Northup, posted in Biographies & Memoirs, Holidays & Observances, Literacy, Non-Fiction & Educational

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

STUDENTS IN TIME!

by J.M. Northup, posted in History, Literacy, Middle Grade Lit, Mystery, Thrillers, & Suspense, Young Readers

JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS! STUDENTS IN TIME A book designed to bring history alive by critically-acclaimed mystery author, Terry Shepherd and cowrote with Jae Rose! Now out by Ramirez and Clark Publishers A fascinating companion to the 4th Grade History Curriculum, Students In Time brings history alive as Hudson and Maria join their … Continue reading STUDENTS IN TIME!

#BooksForTheHoliday – November Is Family Literacy Month

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Holidays & Observances, Literacy

LEARN MORE LEARN MORE This month is a great time for families. While our kids have returned to school and the weather is growing colder, it is a perfect time to celebrate Family Stories Month or National Family Literacy Month, which also includes National Family Literacy Day. This is a wonderful way for your family … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – November Is Family Literacy Month

NATIONAL DISEASE LITERACY MONTH

by J.M. Northup, posted in Holidays & Observances, Literacy, Nature & Biology

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-disease-literacy-month-september/ I found it interesting that when I read about this observance, they directed it toward children. Whomever wrote the piece for NationalDayCalendar.com said: "Over 90% of children do not understand their disease or chronic illness.  We often resist what we don’t understand. Children skip medications and treatments. As a result, their condition worsens and … Continue reading NATIONAL DISEASE LITERACY MONTH