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The Literacy Lounge
Dive into stories, strategies, and insights that support reading success, test prep confidence, and joyful parent engagement. Whether you're raising a reader or teaching one, this is your go-to space for all things literacy and learning.

GET CAUGHT READING!
Celebrate literacy every day. D.E.A.R. stands for "Drop Everything and Read." It is a national celebration designed to remind families to...
Kathryn Carter
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SHOWERS OF BOOKS
As the saying goes.... April showers bring May flowers. Now is the perfect time to shower your child with books! Step 5 of the Ten Steps...
Kathryn Carter
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REFLECTIONS ON 9/11 - 20 YEARS LATER
Do you remember what you were doing that day? I certainly do. It was the second full week of school and I drove just above the speed...
Kathryn Carter
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PREVENTING THE SUMMER SLIDE
Have you heard of the "Summer Slide?" It is what many students experience during the months that follow the end of the school year. ...
Kathryn Carter
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STEP 3 - STRENGTHEN STAMINA
TEN STEPS TO READING SUCCESS - PROGRESSIVE PARENTS PROMOTING LITERACY STEP 3 - BUILD STAMINA As it relates to reading, stamina is the...
Kathryn Carter
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STEP 2 - READ WITH YOUR CHILD EVERYDAY
TEN STEPS TO READING SUCCESS - PROGRESSIVE PARENTS PROMOTING LITERACY STEP 2 - READ WITH YOUR CHILD EVERYDAY “Reading aloud presents...
Kathryn Carter
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STEP 1- READ! READ! READ!
TEN STEPS TO READING SUCCESS PROGRESSIVE PARENTS PROMOTING LITERACY STEP - 1 - READ! READ! READ! Mrs. Monroe sat across from me and...
Kathryn Carter
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READERS ARE LEADERS!
Is your child between the ages of 8 and 12? Do you want your child to have stronger reading comprehension skills? The 10 Steps to Reading...
Kathryn Carter
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REMEMBERING 9/11
Do you remember what you were doing that day? I certainly do. It was the second full week of school and I drove just above the speed...
Kathryn Carter
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VISION 2020
Happy New Year! Watching the new decade ring in around the world is amazing! The lights, the music, the crowds, the fireworks, it’s...
KP Carter #theliteracywhisperer
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