eBook
How to support reading at home: A guide for families
02.18.22
Description
Literacy can be a big predictor of how a child will do in school—and even whether they’ll graduate. There’s a lot families can do to support a young reader at home. This collection of Teach. Learn. Grow. blog posts by NWEA literacy experts will walk you through exactly what to try. (If you’re an educator eager to support families reading at home, please share this e-book with them!)
View ebookTopics: Literacy, Early learning, Instructional strategy & resources
Products: Professional Learning
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