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Importance of Reading

Celebrating the #RightToRead

The left side of the image shows bins filled with picture books, and the right side is white with the words "Right to Read Day."

April 24 is Right to Read Day, hosted by the American Library Association to uplift the right to read freely. At SMART we believe in the importance of… Read More ›

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Why is Reading at Home Important?

An infographic showing facts about how reading at home benefits kids. The facts share that having 25 books at home and being read to just 20 minutes a day helps kids develop critical reading skills and succeed in school.

There are lots of reasons why reading at home is beneficial for your child! Research shows that having books at home and reading just 20 minutes a day… Read More ›

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Parent Involvement in Early Literacy is the Key to Academic Success

Reposted from: Teach Preschool

A SMART volunteer sits and reads to a child

Parent Involvement in Early Literacy is the Key to Academic Success by Deborah J. Stewart, M.ED. on Jan. 18, 2011 A study conducted last spring in over 27 countries and over 20… Read More ›

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