Welcome back, readers! I hope you enjoyed our first Book of the Month post. (In case you missed it, click here!) Without delay, let’s move right on to February! February is Black History Month Each February, we celebrate Black History Month. This is a time to reflect on how we have grown and changed as a nation. We share stories about …
Book of the Month: January 2016 (National Mentoring Month)
Our team here at North Coast Education Services is delighted about our progress with Richards Learning Systems®. We are eagerly waiting to see our award-winning reading program come to life on video this fall! In spirit of the occasion, I have decided to start a new feature on our blog: Each month, I will spotlight a book for you to enjoy based …
Read Across America Day 2016 — Throw a Book Swap Party
Did you know that March 2nd is Read Across America Day? This national holiday celebrates the importance of reading for children and teens. It is a year-round program, developed by the National Education Association, celebrated on the birthday of one of the world’s greatest authors — Dr. Seuss. Traditionally, elementary schools spend the day engaged in “Seuss” themed activities. …
Read Across America Day 2016 — Host an Edible Book Festival
Did you know that March 2nd is Read Across America Day? This national holiday celebrates the importance of reading for children and teens. It is a year-round program, developed by the National Education Association, celebrated on the birthday of one of the world’s greatest authors — Dr. Seuss. Traditionally, elementary schools spend the day engaged in “Seuss” themed activities. Libraries …
Read Across America Day 2016 — Organize a Book Drive
Did you know that March 2nd is Read Across America Day? This national holiday celebrates the importance of reading for children and teens. It is a year-round program, developed by the National Education Association, celebrated on the birthday of one of the world’s greatest authors — Dr. Seuss. Traditionally, elementary schools spend the day engaged in “Seuss” themed activities. Libraries …
Remarkable Reading Recommendations — North Coast’s Best Picks!
Here is the final installment of our Summer 2015 Remarkable Reading Recommendations! We hope you have enjoyed our lists! Up to this point, all of our posts highlighted different books featured on the Scholastic 2015 Summer Reading Booklist. Each of our posts also included a book for non-readers all the way through young adults, focused on a different theme. Did …
Remarkable Reading Recommendations — Just Released Books!
We hope you have been enjoying our Remarkable Reading Recommendations for Summer 2015! It’s hard to believe that we’re almost done. Just two more lists to go! Here is our next installment. All of our posts have highlighted different books featured on the Scholastic 2015 Summer Reading Booklist. Each of our posts has focused on a different theme and has included a …
Remarkable Reading Recommendations — Non-Fiction Books!
We hope you are enjoying our Remarkable Reading Recommendations for Summer 2015! Here is our fourth installment. All of our posts will highlight different books featured on the Scholastic 2015 Summer Reading Booklist. Each of our posts will focus on a different theme and will include a book for non-readers all the way through young adults. Did you miss our …
Remarkable Reading Recommendations — Series
We hope you are enjoying our Remarkable Reading Recommendations for Summer 2015! Here is our third installment. All of our posts will highlight different books featured on the Scholastic 2015 Summer Reading Booklist. Each of our posts will focus on a different theme and will include a book for non-readers all the way through young adults. Selection #3 – Series It can be …
Summer Reading Tip #1 — Make it a Game!
You can find books anywhere you look — stores, libraries, classrooms, even online. But even with millions of title to choose from, sometimes it can still be difficult to get your student to sit down and read. Try this trick this summer — play Summer Reading Bingo! My Sister’s Suitcase posted this cute and customizable reading Bingo card on their blog: …