A Spoonful of Literacy Educational Services

07/20/2023

This morning, we kicked off Day 1 of our Summer 2023 Book Club.

📚Today scholars built their background knowledge on Dadaab Regugee Camp in Kenya by learning about what life is like.

📚We discussed the relationships between characters we are introduced to in the Introducation and Chapter 1.

📚We learned 2 new words and added them to our digital Word wall.

It was an AWESOME first day in the Literacy Den for our book clubs!!

I can't wait until next week!!

There is still time to join if you have a scholar in grades 3 and up. Use the link in the below to register today!!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Zl-0qYnWf1ESnmsDn48Q4GLd75-iU-euPEzTrhzHAVY/edit?chromeless=1

07/18/2023

This Thursday we will be starting our last book for Summer 2023 Book Club When Stars Are Scattered. This graphic novel is about growing up in a refugee camp, as told by a former Somali refugee.

If your scholar is in grades 3 and up this book club is for them. Joining a book club is a great way to have conversations around books, strengthen vocabulary and boost comprehension.

Use the link below to sign your scholar up today!!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Zl-0qYnWf1ESnmsDn48Q4GLd75-iU-euPEzTrhzHAVY/edit?chromeless=1

06/27/2023

I would like to welcome Parker to the Literacy Den. 🥳

I look forward to seeing her grow as a reader this summer.

06/21/2023

Last Saturday, 5 scholars joined me for Book Chat and we talked about stepping out of our reading comfort zone. We talked about reading a book in another genre that we really wouldn't gravitate towards. We challenged ourselves to read a book from a different genre.

So....I was challenged by the group to read a graphic novel AND a Sci-Fi book.

We also made goals for the summer. One scholar's goal is to read 10 books this summer. 😳 She is very ambitious and I know she will attain that goal. My goal is to read 5 books.

We have such rich conversations during Book Chats. I'm looking forward to our next meeting on July 1st, 2023.

If you would like your scholar to join in on the conversation, use the link in my bio to register.

06/16/2023

Tomorrow is the 2nd Book Chat for the summer session!! 🥳

This is an opportunity for scholars in grades 3 and up to come out and talk about the books they are reading. Scholars have the opportunity to learn about different genres and books while having fun talking about books.

Sign your scholar up for a seat for tomoorrow!! Use the link below
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6xX6MEehpb5LpPfLzLs6ofpG1SiHwNgD-im0zC9A18P19ew/viewform

I hope to see your scholar tomorrow!!!

06/08/2023

On June 26th, 2023 I will be kicking off the first Book club of the summer!! 🥳

We will be starting with Ghost Boys by Jewel Parker Rhodes. This story is told by Jerome, a 12 year-old bullied black kid in Chicago who is shot dead by a while policeman while playing with a toy gun. Both his own family and the cop's start to unravel in the wake of this horror as Jerome watched through grieving, anger, court appearances-- and his friend stepping up to defend his little sister from bullies. Along the way, he forms a shaky friendship with the cop's daughter, Sarah (the only living person whi can see him), and learns from Ghost Emmett Till of a long and brutal history of black kids being killed. In a story where there are no winner, the only thing to do is try to do better.

Source: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/ghost-boys

4 reasons why your scholar should join me for book clubs this summer:
🌟It's a great way to develop an interest and/or love for literature
🌟 Improve reading comprehension
🌟Develop critical thinking skills
🌟 Improve vocabulary & grammar

Let's continue the learning over the summer by strengthen reading and writing skills through book clubs!!

Use link below to register your scholar!!
https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/10PSZ4eGsBd7HB8WJKIJCmGaF_oSny8m4IBWmxVG2ids/edit?usp=drivesdk&chromeless=1

06/03/2023

The Literacy Den is open for in-person sessions this summer!!

Lets continue learning over the summer to curve the summer learning loss.

Now enrolling for Summer sessions beginning on June 26th, 2023.

Use the link below to save your scholar a seat this summer!!

https://forms.gle/iinXXtW8L2MELLiM9

06/03/2023

Just wrapped up my first Book Chat of the Summer. 🥳

5 scholars attended and we had an AWESOME time talking about books. We discussed the different genres books can be categorized under, shared the books we are reading and learned how to do a book talk.

I'm really excited to provide this space for scholars to talk about books and grow a love of reading.

I'm looking forward to our next meeting on June 17th, 2023!! 😊

You can register your scholar for the next Book Chat using the link below.

https://forms.gle/Paf3aapYTuukLFfeA

06/01/2023

The 2023 Summer Course Catalog has arrived!! 🥳

A study published in the American Research Journal, showed that 52% of students in grades 1-6 lost an average of 39% of their total school year gains over the summer. 😳

To combat learning loss over the summer, I am excited to announce that I have created a variety of courses that will help curves this loss. Each option ensures that students continue reading & Writing over the summer retaining what they have learned while getting ahead for the next school year.

Here is what is being offered this summer:
🌟 Book Clubs
🌟 Fiction Writing Course (Grades 3-5)
🌟 Book Chats
🌟Individualized Tutoring
🌟 Parent Workshop
🌟Writing to the Finish Line

Check out the course catalog today and find a course for your scholar!! You won't regret it.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tve5yPAIVGuHMeO-hTsRSFeXpRKtERdvPttl8CWog_A/edit?usp=sharing

A Spoonful of Literacy Educational Services provides tailored instruction in Reading & Writing.

05/31/2023

This Saturday scholars in grades 3 and up are invited to join me for a virtual book chat. This is a great opportunity for scholars to come out and talk about the books that they are reading and learn about other books too.

I am looking forward to the fun we will have talking about books. 😀

Use the link below to sign your scholar up!!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1X124KHrxgcwTMQrC7TuSrK5M3xkKvGnAaD1MFV1ShTs/viewform?edit_requested=true

05/30/2023

This Thursday June 1st, 2023 the Summer 2023 Course Catalog will be released. I am super excited to be offering a variety of fun courses for all types of learners.

Stay tuned for more details!!

05/26/2023

Writing is an important element in scholars' education, whether writing by hand or on the computer. Writing is used to assess what they have learned. As they move up in grade levels, they are expected to show more sophisticated writing skills and to complete more sophisticated tasks through writing.

This summer I will be offering a fiction writing course for scholars in grades 3-5 to strengthen and hone in on their writing skills. During the 4 weeks, we will study the works of picture book masters to create works of fiction of their own.

Let's keep the writing going over the summer.
https://forms.gle/geVStPTJ8Pg9xwau5