Reading and books
How Poetry Can Help Kids Get Ready for School
April is National Poetry Month. To celebrate, we want to encourage families and teachers everywhere to read more poetry with young children. First, because it
April is National Poetry Month. To celebrate, we want to encourage families and teachers everywhere to read more poetry with young children. First, because it
Active listening helps kids focus, comprehend the story, and have fun while reading! When kids listen for details and interact with the words and pictures
Reading before bed has been a long-standing custom in our house, so it will come as no surprise that we have accumulated a long list
Every summer, we say that the best way to get ready for school (and stay ready) is to read. And we also talk about how
Practicing reading over summer break is so important for strengthening reading skills and encouraging learning. Summer break is a great opportunity for kids to have
Start the New Year by learning new skills! Try these easy, no-cost, no-equipment-necessary games for teaching your child important, ready-for-school literacy skills. To download the
As you have probably noticed, here at KITS, we love books! We know that reading books is so important to child development. When a child
We all hear about how important it is to read to our kids. But as parents, we face a lot of different demands on our
Reading is vital for school success. Reading supports language development, critical thinking, teaches children about the world, and does so many other things that are
Reading is one of the best ways to build school readiness skills and keep school skills sharp over the summer vacation. Luckily, in Lane County,
This year, we return to in-person training. We will be in spaces where multiple programs, in addition to KITS, operate. We are asking all attendees to agree with the Confidentiality Agreement below to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.
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