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Oct 19, 2023

In this episode, Curtis May sits down with Monica, an Early Childhood Educator, with more than 20 years in the field who is passionate about adult-child engagement. Among her goals is that every child has an adult who can read and talk with them, which increases vocabulary and comprehension. She is also the author of The Ice Cream Man Is Coming and Our Family Is Different. Both books aim to share the joy of reading for young children, which is the highlight of this episode.

Highlights

  • The importance of early literacy, the problems that arise from not reading early, and the positive impacts of instilling love of reading into children
  • The construction of libraries in West Philly and the importance of children having a foundation for reading before starting school
  • Difficulties many children face in catching up academically if they start school without basic reading skills or even a love for reading
  • Crucial role of parenting in a child's education and the need to understand that all children have unique learning styles
  • The importance of allowing children to select books that cater to their interests to foster their love for reading and expand their vocabularies
  • Encouraging children to create their own stories, promoting parent-child interactions and creativity while building confidence and a love for reading
  • The website where all three of Monica’s books can be found

 

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