Reading is key to being a life-long learner. Part of our school counseling program mission statement is "By collaborating with staff, families, and community members, the school counseling program prepares all students to be successful lifelong learners, effective problem solvers, and responsible global citizens in a changing society." We are currently doing a book share with staff and parents using this book tapclickread. This book provides educators and families with an evidence-based guide to positive use of children's digital media. I read it over winter break and feel it is a very worthwhile resource to clarify our vision of literacy in the current digital age. It discusses more than just literacy, it addresses executive functioning, and interactions between children and the adults in their lives. The authors emphasize children need both the motivation to read and learn and the habits of mind that enable the focused work that comes with building a "reading brain." The book recommends the book a webinar Mind in the Making to learn more about seven essential executive function skills youtube.com We are hoping to have one of the authors of Tap, Click, Read to our school this spring to discuss this book.
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