READER’S THEATER by Renee Ann Smith A Reader’s Theater is a performance where actors focus on vocal expression—rather than visual elements—to help the audience understand the story. It whittles a performance down to its simplest form, which makes a...
So, it’s inevitable. Unless you’re a superhero, you will eventually get sick. You might find yourself with a high temperature or unable to get out of bed due to an unexpected injury. Maybe you need a “mental” day before you literally snap in two. Or maybe recovery...
A Fun Approach for Teaching Your Kids to Read Sixteen years ago when I was carrying my first child, the thought of teaching her nearly overwhelmed me. I distinctly remember wondering how I was ever going to teach the babe to read and was quickly relieved to think...
For years, experts have acknowledged that reading fiction builds vocabulary and improves empathy and compassion. But recent studies show that reading fiction also activates many other parts of the brain. In fact, a recent New York Times article, “Your Brain on...
Like most parents, I’m always on the lookout for tips to help my kids be the best they can be. The following were developed by a local health provider. As I read through these, I realized our family does well in some of these categories and could use some more...
