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Thursday, September 18, 2014 6:12:44 PM
Terry Doherty wrote a blog post titled Signs of early literacy difficulties in children:
Terry said, "In nearly every case, it is always the parents or caregivers who first suspect learning disabilities in a child. A person who is close to the child more often will easily find out whether the child has a learning problem or not. Parents are advised..." more
Thursday, September 18, 2014 6:12:44 PM
Terry Doherty wrote a blog post titled Adult Literacy Crisis in the United States:
Terry said, "There is an adult illiteracy crisis in the United States, and this is not a hidden secret. In the state of Florida alone, there are around 2 million people who do not know how to read or write. Many of them have even graduated from high school and..." more
Friday, May 6, 2011 2:34:01 PM
Terry Doherty wrote a blog post titled Books We Read – March:
Terry said, "We have lots of picture books this month! We are currently beta testing the new site, so some of our most recent reviews – like How the Weather Works by Christiane Dorior and Nuts by Kacy Cook – will be available shortly. Received: 20 ..." more
Friday, May 6, 2011 2:34:01 PM
Terry Doherty wrote a blog post titled Nonfiction Monday Book Talk: Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes by Steve Spangler:
Terry said, "Usually our book talks pair two titles that have some commonalities between them. But then again, I don’t n-o-r-m-a-l-l-y take pictures while I’m reviewing a book, either! Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes: Unforgettable Experiments that..." more
Friday, May 6, 2011 2:34:01 PM
Terry Doherty wrote a blog post titled Children’s Literacy and Reading News Roundup – Early April Edition:
Terry said, "The Early April edition of the children’s literacy and reading news round-up, brought to you by Jen Robinson’s Book Page, Scrub-a-Dub-Tub, and Rasco from RIF is now available at Jen Robinson’s Book Page. Over the past couple of weeks Jen..." more
Friday, May 6, 2011 2:34:01 PM
Terry Doherty wrote a blog post titled Tools for Reading and Literacy – April 2011:
Terry said, "Welcome to the April edition of the Tools for Reading and Literacy. This is a monthly annex to the Literacy and Reading News Roundup, a collaborative effort with Jen Robinson (Jen Robinson’s Book Page), Carol Rasco (Rasco from RIF), and me. I..." more
Friday, May 6, 2011 2:34:01 PM
Terry Doherty wrote a blog post titled Saturday Blurb: An Open Letter to Support Family Literacy (updated):
Terry said, "updated to fix broken link to Reading Tub profile on Great Nonprofits. Dear Friends, Fellow Bloggers, and Readers, As we have seen over the past few weeks, literacy programs and organizations have taken some very serious hits. Nonprofits that have..." more
Friday, May 6, 2011 2:34:01 PM
Terry Doherty wrote a blog post titled Celebrating All Things Library: A Booklights Reprise:
Terry said, "One of my favorite places in the whole world is the library. They are just treasure troves of great information and enthusiastic readers. And while I think we should celebrate libraries every day, we have one week each year where we raise a..." more
Friday, May 6, 2011 2:34:01 PM
Terry Doherty wrote a blog post titled #LibraryLove – A Personal Journey:
Terry said, "I have loved reading for as long as I can remember … lost for hours in the artistry of words woven together into incredible tapestries. When Miss Sauder, my seventh grade English teacher introduced us to parsing, it was like a..." more
Friday, May 6, 2011 2:34:01 PM
Terry Doherty wrote a blog post titled Children’s Literacy and Reading News Roundup – Mid-April 2011:
Terry said, "Welcome to the mid-April edition of the children’s literacy and reading news round-up, brought to you by Jen Robinson’s Book Page, Scrub-a-Dub-Tub, a Reading Tub blog, and Rasco from RIF is now available at Scrub-a-Dub-Tub. Over the past..." more
Friday, May 6, 2011 2:34:01 PM
Terry Doherty wrote a blog post titled Soapbox Series: Technology in the Classroom (Soapbox Series 7):
Terry said, "I am envious of kids today. They have the benefit of learning in so many different ways, with so many different tools. It is due in large part to changes in technology that make them accessible (at least in theory) to all. I LOVE LOVE LOVE how..." more
Friday, May 6, 2011 2:34:01 PM
Terry Doherty wrote a blog post titled Poetry Friday: An Easter Egg Hunt Rhyme:
Terry said, "Happy Poetry Friday! Happy Easter, Happy Spring! One of the B-I-G items on my to-do list this week was to put together the clues for Catherine’s Easter Egg Hunt. For the last few years I have combined a traditional find-the-egg with a..." more
Thursday, May 5, 2011 7:33:04 PM
Terry Doherty wrote a blog post titled Reading Ahead – Books for ages 9 to 12 (November 2007):
Terry said, "The Diamond Traitors by S Brooke. The double entendre alone is enough to make me want to pick up this book. Rally Caps by Stephen J. Cutler. This one caught my eye on two points. First, it’s a book for boys in that hard-to-reach 8 to 12..." more
Thursday, May 5, 2011 7:33:03 PM
Terry Doherty wrote a blog post titled Reading Ahead – Books for ages 5 to 8 (November 2007):
Terry said, "Adventures of Riley: South Pole Penguins by Amanda Lumry and Laura Hurwitz. This is one of those book series that whenever a new title comes in, we’re ready to read it. [We've already read Polar Bear Puzzle.] Having penguins and polar bears..." more
Thursday, May 5, 2011 7:33:02 PM
Terry Doherty wrote a blog post titled Reading Ahead – Books for Ages 0 to 4 (November 2007):
Terry said, "We haven’t gotten a lot of titles that really struck us as unique this month. The Snowman’s Song: A Christmas Story by Marilee Joy Maryfield The illustrations just look wonderful, and the message is wonderful (without being Santa!). Rory..." more
Thursday, May 5, 2011 7:33:00 PM
Terry Doherty wrote a blog post titled The Book Bag, Books for Ages 0 to 4, November/December 2007:
Terry said, "This year, we have spent lots of time culling through our kids toys checking for recall notices. So for the coming holidays, why not pick a gift that isn’t likely to be sent back to the manufacturer? Farmyard Jamboree by Margaret Read..." more
Thursday, May 5, 2011 7:31:03 PM
Terry Doherty wrote a blog post titled The Book Bag, Books for Ages 5 to 8, November/December 2007:
Terry said, "Okay, so I’ve already mentioned “toy recall.” Well, what about the OTHER definition of recall …. to remember! This year, pick the gift that kids will recall most fondly: spending time, sharing a book with you! Trust us, it..." more
Thursday, May 5, 2011 7:31:03 PM
Terry Doherty wrote a blog post titled The Book Bag, Books for Ages 9 to 12 November/December 2007:
Terry said, "Still searching for the perfect gift for the picky pre-teen? Keep reading, you may just find something that sounds like the Tween in your life. Still, if you have decided to go the gift card route, why not buy one for a bookstore? Annie the..." more
Thursday, May 5, 2011 7:31:03 PM
Terry Doherty wrote a blog post titled HOLIDAY BOOK DRIVE – CHILDEN'S BOOKS NEEDED:
Terry said, "Write On! is the brainchild of Dallas Woodburn, a junior at USC. Every year, Write On! sponsors a holiday book drive to collect books for kids who would not otherwise have something to read! The Write On Holiday Book Drive is in full swing. Here is..." more
Thursday, May 5, 2011 7:31:03 PM
Terry Doherty wrote a blog post titled Books We Read – April:
Terry said, "This month is for "catch-up" with reviewers adding lots of picture book reviews and several illustrated chapter books for readers transitioning to independence."
Thursday, May 5, 2011 7:31:03 PM
Terry Doherty wrote a blog post titled Tuesday Blurb: Mea Culpa! and Welcome:
Terry said, "This was not the way I had planned to introduce our new identity, but all things happen for a reason!! Welcome to Family Bookshelf … the new name/home/identity of the Reading Tub blog. When I started blogging nearly six years ago,..." more
Thursday, May 5, 2011 7:31:03 PM
Terry Doherty wrote a blog post titled Poetry Friday: Mother’s Day Weekend Edition:
Terry said, "Welcome to Poetry Friday, y’all. We are happy to be hosting here on the Family Bookshelf!! One of my favorite forms of poetry is song, and this week I want to share In My Daughter’s Eyes by Martina McBride In my daughter’s eyes I..." more
Friday, April 29, 2011 7:24:03 PM
Terry Doherty wrote a blog post titled Robert's Snow Auction … the Excitement Builds:
Terry said, "As you know if you’ve been visiting any children’s book blogs for the past few weeks, Robert’s Snow is an online auction that benefits Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Over 200 children’s book illustrators have created art on..." more
Friday, April 29, 2011 7:24:03 PM
Terry Doherty wrote a blog post titled THE READING TUB's HOLIDAY BOOK BAG, 2007:
Terry said, "Here is our list of children’s books that can add a wonderful tradition to your holidays. It’s been two years since we published our holiday book bag, so you’ll find lots of new titles! Whether you are sharing a picture book with a..." more
Thursday, September 18, 2014 6:12:44 PM
Terry Doherty wrote a blog post titled How Parents Can Encourage Literacy In Preschoolers:
Terry said, "Encouraging children to read by developing their literacy from a young age is one of the best ways that a parent can help to ensure that their child has a foundation that they can build upon for the rest of their life. When many children enter their..." more