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GET CAUGHT READING!
Celebrate literacy every day. D.E.A.R. stands for "Drop Everything and Read." It is a national celebration designed to remind families to...

Kathryn Carter
Apr 13, 20221 min read
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SHOWERS OF BOOKS
As the saying goes.... April showers bring May flowers. Now is the perfect time to shower your child with books! Step 5 of the Ten Steps...

Kathryn Carter
Apr 5, 20221 min read
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REFLECTIONS ON 9/11 - 20 YEARS LATER
Do you remember what you were doing that day? I certainly do. It was the second full week of school and I drove just above the speed...

Kathryn Carter
Sep 10, 20213 min read
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PREVENTING THE SUMMER SLIDE
Have you heard of the "Summer Slide?" It is what many students experience during the months that follow the end of the school year. ...

Kathryn Carter
Jun 10, 20216 min read
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STEP 3 - STRENGTHEN STAMINA
TEN STEPS TO READING SUCCESS - PROGRESSIVE PARENTS PROMOTING LITERACY STEP 3 - BUILD STAMINA As it relates to reading, stamina is the...

Kathryn Carter
Apr 13, 20212 min read
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STEP 2 - READ WITH YOUR CHILD EVERYDAY
TEN STEPS TO READING SUCCESS - PROGRESSIVE PARENTS PROMOTING LITERACY STEP 2 - READ WITH YOUR CHILD EVERYDAY “Reading aloud presents...

Kathryn Carter
Feb 26, 20213 min read
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STEP 1- READ! READ! READ!
TEN STEPS TO READING SUCCESS PROGRESSIVE PARENTS PROMOTING LITERACY STEP - 1 - READ! READ! READ! Mrs. Monroe sat across from me and...

Kathryn Carter
Jan 20, 20212 min read
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READERS ARE LEADERS!
Is your child between the ages of 8 and 12? Do you want your child to have stronger reading comprehension skills? The 10 Steps to Reading...

Kathryn Carter
Sep 27, 20201 min read
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REMEMBERING 9/11
Do you remember what you were doing that day? I certainly do. It was the second full week of school and I drove just above the speed...

Kathryn Carter
Sep 11, 20202 min read
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VISION 2020
Happy New Year! Watching the new decade ring in around the world is amazing! The lights, the music, the crowds, the fireworks, it’s...
KP Carter #theliteracywhisperer
Jan 1, 20203 min read
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STEP 6 - START OR JOIN A BOOK CLUB
https://youtu.be/0cwgzunBsdk

Kathryn Carter
Jan 31, 20191 min read
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MAKING THE MOST OF BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
“Brandon, where’s you book bag?” “It’s on the kitchen table, mom!” “Bring it to me right now!” “Oh mom, it’s a new school year. Give...

Kathryn Carter
Sep 18, 20183 min read
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MORE MONDAY MOTIVATION! Lizzie B Hayes and the Great Camp Caper
My YouTube channel made its debut in 2017. I took a brief detour after a few months. But I'm back! Whatever your dream is, STICK TO IT!...

Kathryn Carter
Jul 9, 20181 min read
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WHAT'S YOUR STORY?
Throughout elementary school, high school, and college, I wrote in a diary to sort out my feelings and make sense of events that changed...

Kathryn Carter
Apr 27, 20181 min read
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MONDAY MOTIVATION JANUARY 2018
2018 began a week ago. I hope your year is off to a great start! Guess what, It’s Motivation Monday. “The function of education is to...

Kathryn Carter
Jan 8, 20181 min read
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PROMOTING LITERACY OVER THE HOLIDAY BREAK
5 REASONS BOOKS MAKE GREAT GIFTS: THEY NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE NO BATTERIES NEEDED THEY ARE EASY TO WRAP NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED IT’S A GIFT...

Kathryn Carter
Dec 23, 20171 min read
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HOLIDAY LITERACY TIP
Are you ready for the long holiday break? I remember when my sons were little. To keep them engaged with literacy over the break could be...

Kathryn Carter
Dec 18, 20171 min read
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MOTIVATION MONDAY
Each Monday throughout December, I will share a tip to keep your child engaged over the holiday break. TIP #1 – FAMILY FIELD TRIP TO A...

Kathryn Carter
Dec 11, 20171 min read
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STEP 10 WORK WITH THE SCHOOL
We finally made it to STEP 10 – 10 STEPS TO READING SUCCESS FOR PROGRESSIVE PARENTS PROMOTING LITERACY. Since September, I have shared...

Kathryn Carter
Dec 4, 20174 min read
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STEPS 8 AND 9 - RECOGNIZE PRINT EVERYWHERE- DISCOVER YOUR CHILD&#
STEP 8 – RECOGNIZE PRINT EVERYWHERE Have fun and encourage your child to look for print everywhere you go. Read print with your child. ...

Kathryn Carter
Nov 20, 20172 min read
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