Celebrating Grandparent’s Day and International Literacy Day!
FOR KIDS: GRANDPARENT'S DAY
On Grandparent’s Day, we honor the love and support of our grandparents! Families can show gratitude by making cards or spending time together. Read these stories about grandparents or try these ways to stay connected if you live far away from your loved ones.
FOR PARENTS: INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY
International Literacy Day was celebrated for the first time in 1967. The holiday advocates for the importance of literacy as a human right. There are so many ways to help your child develop their literacy skills. From simply practicing conversation, to learning to write, children are like sponges when it comes to literacy. The Learn to Grow collection offers literacy activities based on your child’s age. Reading Rockets also offers collections of books based on your child’s interests.
FOR EDUCATORS: TEACHING FOUNDATIONAL LITERACY SKILLS
Teaching foundational literacy skills helps emerging readers soar. PBS Learning Media’s collection Reading Foundational Skills offers videos, lessons, and activities to help young children develop print concepts and phonics skills. Students will also continue to develop literacy skills in middle school. Make reading fun with Reading Rainbow video lessons to change up your literacy block.
Join friends Cora, Dev, and Rae as they enter the world of Skillsville – a game where they transform into their avatars, ParCora, Devosaurus, and Racer Rae, and explore new skills through fun jobs that help the virtual city of Skillsville thrive. This new animated PBS KIDS series will encourage kids ages 4-8 to “power up” the skills they need for future success.
