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Changing Lives, One Child, One Book at a Time: Building the Reading Brain for Kindergarten Readiness!
Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
TBA
This session will focus on the importance of reading aloud and interacting with age appropriate books for young children. The latest research on the importance of reading aloud to children and how young children learn to read will be shared.  Another objective will be to share valuable research on brain-based reading instruction with emphasis on preschool activities that support phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary development, reading fluency, and comprehension.  An overview of the Arkansas Imagination Library and its impact on communities will be shared.  Specific books from the ARIL will be highlighted with activities for engaging children and families as they work together to improve literacy and learning.
Speakers
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Charlotte Parham

Assistant Professor, University of Central Arkansas
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Tammy Benson

Local Program Partner Director, Arkansas Imagination Library
Retirement happened to me this year after 34 years of teaching at the University of Central Arkansas.  However, I found the perfect part time position doing all the things I love.  My career focused on children, books, literacy and service.  Working with the local program partners... Read More →
Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
TBA
  Instruction, Early Learning

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