If you’re a middle school student like me, you might spend most of your holiday vacation week playing sports or video games. But just because it’s… »
Family Literacy
Favorite books about snowmen
Winter weather is finally upon us, and that means building snow forts, snowballs and snowmen! It is also a wonderful opportunity to tie in the kinesthetic family… »
Categories: Family Literacy, Grades K-6
Five winter vacation ideas for kids that will inspire a love of reading
Vacations are a perfect time to spend time with your children, creating special memories that will last a lifetime. Looking for some fun and affordable things… »
How getting your Elf on the Shelf a library card can help children to love reading
By now you’ve probably heard of The Elf on the Shelf – a book and toy combination that has become a Christmas tradition for many families…. »
Watch our 2016 Mass Literacy Champions in action
This year, Mass Literacy honored six exceptional Massachusetts literacy providers with Mass Literacy Champions awards. The awards program recognizes and supports outstanding literacy providers, their practices… »
Explore the library with a scavenger hunt
Get to know your local library, and have fun doing it, with a library scavenger hunt. This activity helps kids and parents discover new books to… »
Family Literacy Month book list for all ages
Gone are the days when we thought of elementary school as the place where kids learn to read. While they may perfect the skill there, the… »
September 22 is National Dear Diary Day!
It’s not just little brothers who like to get a peek into someone’s diary. The diary can make compelling reading for anyone. And because September 22… »
Categories: Adult Education, Education, English Language Learners, Family Literacy, Grades 6-12, Grades K-6
What students wish their parents knew about school
It’s September and your middle school or high school student is back in classes. Another year means another great opportunity for them — and for you… »
Talking about school with your child: 8 ways to foster positive communication
Many parents are familiar with this scenario – they ask their children how their day was at school, and the only response they get is “good.”… »