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
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
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
Remaining Readers Book Clubs
After Rochelle Lee Teacher Awardees complete their professional development in the summer, they still have opportunities to engage with other teachers..
Three Ways to Encourage a Child to Read Nonfiction
When encouraging a child to read, how often do we recommend a nonfiction book? Students will gravitate to fiction titles and series, but the nonfiction section may not receive as … Read More
Celebrating the Life of Gwendolyn Brooks
Gwendolyn Brooks (1917-2000) was a poet, author, and teacher from Chicago. She grew up in Bronzeville, where her parents encouraged her love of poetry from a young age. She began … Read More
WITSummer Books Highlights
Each year, as our programs wrap up, WITS gives each student in our one-on-one volunteer programs a bag of four-five brand-new books. We hope that these books remind students of … Read More
Importance of Summer Reading
Soon, the days will be sunny, the breezes will be warm, and the afternoons will be lazy. Summer is coming for Chicago and there’s no better summer activity than reading … Read More
Book Series to TV: What Would You Choose?
Netflix recently shared a great idea: the streaming platform is reviving The Baby-Sitters Club series and turning it into a 10-episode live-action TV show. With Claudia, Dawn, Kristy, Mary Anne, … Read More
