Grand Rapids Parent University
A GRPS Magazine | January 2022
It’s always a good time to think about reading, a fundamental building block of learning. We all know that first children learn to read, and then they read to learn. No matter how old your kids are, or how well they are reading now, you can help them become better readers. January’s issue of Power Parent Magazine brings GRPS parents and caregivers up to date on the latest and greatest in literacy.
Check out this issue of Power Parent to learn more!
Literacy is Knowledge, and Knowledge is Power! Your child’s ability to express themselves through writing and reading is the foundation of their education! Literacy skills allow students to...
Everyday Steps to Reading Did you know that children begin their path to reading as babies when they hear and respond to the sound of a human voice? Literacy—the ability […]
Literacy Development for English Language Learners All parents can be helpful in their children’s literacy development, regardless of their language, education, or literacy level. Parents who...
How Can I Get My Child to Read More? Upon entering third grade, students will find their reading abilities challenged much more than in earlier grades. Texts will be longer […]
Best Children’s Books of the Year By Karly Wood of Tiny Beans Everyone has spent more time reading the last year than ever before, so why not update your bookshelf […]
9 Ways to Get Teens Reading Parents know how to inspire a love of books in babies and toddlers: Just put ’em on your lap, and start reading. But as kids […]
Curriculum Guide for GRPS Families Grand Rapids Public Schools’ Curriculum Guide shares important information about academic preparation for students in grades 9-12. For information about...
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