A quick summer hello from Villa di Maria! As we just pass the mark of being one month out of school, we wanted to offer some thoughts for this special time of year. Read on to hear what our fabulous Reading Specialist, Melissa Fox, suggests to keep reading and working memory going over the summer! … Continue reading “Summer Reading…”
Category: Reading
Reading Material (Part 2)
Reading, by Cab Yau, February 28, 2019,
As we close out Black History Month, here are a few more books to consider. Last time we offered books to read with your children. The books below are for you. Setting an example of reading is a gift; setting an example of consciously choosing books that make us think is yet another gift. Black … Continue reading “Reading Material (Part 2)”
Introducing Melissa Fox
Community, by Cab Yau, February 21, 2019,
It is with great joy that we introduce the newest member of our team. Melissa Fox joined the VdM community in January as our resident Reading Specialist. Melissa has been diligently working to support the children in our environments. We are so happy to have her! Describe your educational background. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree … Continue reading “Introducing Melissa Fox”
Reading Material
Reading, by Cab Yau, January 24, 2019,
Books are a fantastic way to introduce concepts, build understanding and foster attitudes. Building off of last week’s ACTivist presentation on civil rights, below please find some suggested books that may help spark conversation and dialogue with your children. Jazz Age Josephine Written by Jonah Winter Illustrated by Marjorie Priceman The story of St. Louis … Continue reading “Reading Material”