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October 2019

Power Parent

A GRPS Magazine | October 2019

October 1, 2019

Reading Together

Did you know that parents do little things every day that help learning happen? Every day at school, teachers are teaching. But parents are also powerful teachers at home. When you talk with your kids about school, you help learning happen. When you praise them for working hard, you help them build confidence. When you encourage them to dig deep to master new skills and conquer hard subjects, you are a powerful force in their lives. And it’s never too late to start! Check out this issue of Power Parent to learn more.

October 1, 2019

Features


October 1, 2019

Meal time is valuable time

Meal time is valuable time QUESTIONS TO DISCUSS THIS MONTH What is the best book you have ever read? Why did you like it so much? What kind of books […]

October 1, 2019

With useful guides

Reading is so essential to learning that students must read every day, all year long. At just a few months of age, an infant can look at pictures, listen to […]

October 1, 2019

Grand Rapids Public Library

Grand Rapids Public Library Grand Rapids Public Library offers programs for children and adults of all ages, including the One Book, One City for Kids partnership with GRPS. This annual […]

October 1, 2019

The road to literacy

How does anyone learn to read? It may seem like a mystery, but it starts with seven basic steps. Learn to say ABCs Learn to name all letters Learn the […]

October 1, 2019

For better reading

As a parent, you can help in many ways. Visit your local library, get a free library card, and ask a librarian to help you find books for your child’s […]

October 1, 2019

Every child can learn

You are your child’s first and best teacher. One of the most important things you can do to promote good brain development is reading with your child every day at […]

October 1, 2019

Make reading a habit

There’s an old saying in education: first children learn to read, then they read to learn. Reading by third grade is so important that Michigan has a new law designed […]

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