Jesse Altman is one of WITS’ newest program coordinators and began working with the organization in the Summer of 2019. Read on to learn more about Jesse, the experience that … Read More
6 Children’s Books About Gratitude For the Holiday Season
Throughout the year it is important to practice gratitude. However, during the holiday season, gratitude is a central theme among classroom learning and activities. In the WITS collection, we offer … Read More
Family Involvement and Literacy
Family involvement increases children’s positive feelings about literacy, which in turn improves their literacy performance. WITS understands the importance of family when it comes to creating opportunities for every student … Read More
The Blackboard Affair 2019
On Saturday, October 26, 2019 WITS hosted The Blackboard Affair gala at The Geraghty. The 1920s themed event celebrated our 20 years of corporate partnerships. The event was attended by … Read More
How Student Choice Empowers Readers
WITS reading sessions are designed to empower students to make choices. WITS provides a safe, fun space for students to read books outside their classroom assigned reading. During shared reading … Read More
Enhancing Activities With Books
Here are several activities that can be enhanced with books to encourage a child to read or explore independently. Visit a museum. A trip to the museum doesn’t have to … Read More
WoW, The Power of STEM
“What you do in math and engineering and science has a purpose to it; that there are huge challenges that we have to solve in how we have clean energy, … Read More
Scary Books For All Year
Our WITS students love scary stories. Here are a few of their favorites and some read-alikes for Halloween and beyond! WITS Kindergarten students love “There Was an Old Lady Who … Read More
