Riley’s Readers LLC

Missing you sweet Riley, today and everyday! Give your mama kisses for me! Celebrating all those moments we had you in our arms! This Nonna loves you!

Happy
Birthday
Patti Nelli

Today we celebrate the heavenly birthday of Riley’s mama, Kaitlin Marie Hunt. Happy 35 my sweet girl.

Here are some ideas that families can use at home to extend Read Across America into the weeks ahead. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and even surprise guests can participate whether you are far or near. The goal is to explore reading in all genres with readers young and old.

https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/tools-tips/9-ideas-virtually-celebrating-neas-read-across-america

Celebrating Read Across America Week… what have you been reading lately??

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3Elvh0LnbQ/?igsh=cnF2ZW5zcWpzdTli

We Read Tips

5 Reading Tips for Parents and Caregivers Update: I fixed the volume problem in this video and you can find the new version here: https://youtu.be/hBD2yAUbOx0

Taking advantage of the frigid temps to clean out and organize…

From our family to yours-may your 2024 be a bright one filled with hope, love, and good books!!

Learning to read is hard work, but once all of the components of reading are in place…and you listen and watch your emergent reader read… you realize just how magical those moments are!! You see in your young reader that sparkle in his eyes, the huge grin upon his face as he reads his first word, phrase, or sentence!
Be a part of the process by sharing your love of the printed word over these next days of Winter/Christmas break. I’m sure you’ve read many instructions on how to put a new toy together (those Lego sets don’t build themselves). Before playing that new game you’ve needed to read the rules. I bet you’ll be following a recipe for some New Year’s appetizers. Take any and all opportunities to share your reading with your children!! Children look to the adults in their lives as role models… you set the mark… ready, set, Read!!

Missing Riley and her mama today and everyday.

Santa’s elves have been very busy these last couple of weeks…prepping for our December and January book distributions. Our sixth year providing books at Weatherbee Elementary in FL. This was before Riley’s Readers was created…you might say that it was the birth of an idea created to help us bring some light during a very dark time in our lives. And so we turned to what Kaitlin had already started…she volunteered at Weatherbee while she was stationed in Fort Pierce. Reading was one of her passions, so we tried to create a way to bring honor to both Kaitlin and Riley by providing books to the children she worked with.
Lots of creative, thoughtful, kind, and thankful children here!! (Grades Kdg-2)

What a great way to start the season…a donation of $12 will provide a new book to 3 children…bringing joy, hope, and excitement into another person’s day!! Building literacy is a gift that keeps on giving!!

https://www.rileysreaders.org/donate

Please remember us when you are giving this season!

From our family to our followers and supporters on this special day:

Wondering about the 5 early literacy practices?? Here they are according to the National Library Association.

Wondering how many of our followers learned something new or helpful from the early literacy video? What was it? Any comments or questions?
Just to clarify… we at Riley’s Readers are not promoting early literacy as a means of creating early readers. Our mission is to inspire a love of reading within each child so they in turn will have a stronger grasp of reading, writing, and vocabulary development. Why is this important?? Let us hear your thoughts and questions. Thank you!!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uya9DIe92OE

What Is Early Literacy? In this video we’ll learn about what early literacy is, when it develops, and what skills it includes. This video was made with the support of the Sacramento...

Of course you understand how important reading is to all of us at Riley’s Readers… so here’s a fact that ties into this day which is set aside to honor all of our American Veterans… during
WWI the War Department and the American Library Association generated $5 million (approximately $112 million in today’s dollars) for books and resources for our soldiers’ libraries in Europe. Here’s a historical fiction novel that you may enjoy reading.

We honor all who served for our country!!

The beauty of the written word is everywhere… here’s an idea when visiting your local grocery.

Smiles… joy… excitement… freedom to choose… appreciation…

Here’s your weekly literacy tip…

Be ready for some literacy magic!!!

Check out some books from your library about real life activities.

A twist on the “old school” license plate game!!

You are very welcome!! Getting thank you notes from Pre K students really touches my heart!! Passing these thank yous on to our supporters as you are truly the ones who make all of this possible! Sparking a passion for reading- one child, one book at a time!! (Don’t ya wish we could attach their little voices with some commentary??)

Let your finger do the walking… (IYKYK). Why do you think this an important tip for our early readers?