Our WHY. . .

We believe summer is a time to pick up a good book and sit back to enjoy a story. We believe in exploring the world around you and finding new things to discover. Pick up a notebook and jot down what you see in words, poems, stories.

Find the reader and writer inside of you!

Parents: This is a podcast that is worth a listen.⬇️

Episode 304: You Want Stronger Readers? (Leadership & Process) | The Smart Thinking PodcastHow do we get more children and adults to read? Take a listen as Ted shares a strategy for increasing the amount of children reading. It all boils down to one key idea -- if we want children to read - -the adults have to read! List who you should read with. Describe the books you like to read verses the books others like to read. . List the books you'd like to read with others.

Reading just 4 to 6 books over the summer has the potential to prevent a decline in reading achievement scores from the spring to the fall, so even small steps are very beneficial.