I am not surprised that “Kindergartners Arrive Less Ready for School Than Before Pandemic” (U.S. News, Jan. 13). As a former kindergarten and first-grade teacher who then spent 35 years preparing ...

March is National Reading Month, and the nonprofit is helping children celebrate the month at their local library and at home. “Approximately 2 years ago, a number of us in the community got together ...

Read-alouds also introduce students to new authors and genres, expanding their literary horizons and helping them discover that there are many types of books available. “To be a global citizen, you ...

Reading a picture book aloud from her armchair, 20 children gathered on the rug at her feet, kindergarten teacher Jamie Landahl is carrying on a practice that’s been a cornerstone of early-literacy ...

Walk into any kindergarten classroom, and you’ll see it right away. Some children arrive eager to dive into books, turning pages with confidence and curiosity, but others are less familiar with the ...