From silly rhymes to lively sound effects to stealthily-building suspense, these old standbys and new classics have something for everyone. By Elisabeth Egan Elisabeth Egan is a writer and editor at ...

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The school plans to continue celebrating the literacy-focused day as it inspires students to pick up a book and read.

Early-elementary teachers work hard all year to support their students’ emerging reading skills. The payoff—gains in literacy progress—tends to come toward the end of the school year, just as it’s ...

Join the global celebration of World Read Aloud Day, highlighting the importance of reading aloud in fostering literacy and ...