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Reader, Come Home

Rollins Staff | January 13, 2020

Welcome to the Reader, Come Home Virtual Book Study Here you are joining the Atlanta Speech School, the Cox Campus, and Dr. Maryanne Wolf as we explore her newest book Reader, Come Home: The Reading…

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9 Story Guides to Our Favorite Winter Books

Rollins Staff | January 13, 2020

Oh, the weather outside is frightful. But these resources are so delightful! Cox Campus has made it easy for you to create your lesson plans this January. We’ve collected all of our favorite Winter related…

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The Gift

Rollins Staff | January 1, 2020

Dual Language Learners (DLLs) are children who are learning and developing in more than one language. In the US, 1 in 4 children under 8 are Dual Language Learners. Each one is given a precious…

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What Every Teacher Should Know About Dual Language Learners

Rollins Staff | October 29, 2019

A few years ago, I worked as a coach supporting a Pre-K teacher with young dual language learners (DLLs) – many of whom spoke Spanish. Nathan was one of the sweet four-year-old DLLs, and he…

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Let’s Talk About the Benefits of Bilingualism

Rollins Staff | October 28, 2019

Raise your hand if you learned a foreign language in school! Do you remember the unique name you chose to be called during your class? I do! You can call me Genevieve, today, instead of…

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5 Meaningful Ways to Support Dual Language Learners at Storytime

Rollins Staff | October 18, 2019

Children exposed to intentional storybook read alouds benefit from learning about written syntax and vocabulary, develop concepts of print and phonological awareness, and build their comprehension skills (National Early Literacy Panel 2008).  However, listening to…

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Back to School Basics: How to Build Classroom Community in Your Preschool

Rollins Staff | August 7, 2019

Who doesn’t love a new school year? It’s a fresh start – a new beginning, with the opportunity to get to know a whole new group of children and help them grow and learn throughout…

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How to Get Students to Talk in Class and Why It Matters

Rollins Staff | July 14, 2019

To learn, every child needs the opportunity to process new information and ideas. This is often done best by communicating with others who are being introduced to the same information. Long story short, children need…

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5 Quick Tips to Elevate Story Time with Preschool & Pre-K Children

Rollins Staff | June 24, 2019

The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss Dr. Seuss clearly knew a thing or two about the importance…

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How to Build an Entire Lesson Plan Around a Storybook

Rollins Staff | May 15, 2019

I always had a love-hate relationship with writing lesson plans. Sitting down to plan is a time to get your creative juices flowing, to be intentional about the needs of each child in your classroom,…

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“Haven’t We Read This Before?” Why Multiple Read Alouds are Key to Building Children’s Language

Rollins Staff | May 12, 2019

Once upon a time.. and another time… and another time. Haven’t you ever noticed how kids love reading the same book over and over again? The familiar rhythm of the words and pictures on a…

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How to Have Meaningful Conversations with Preschoolers & Pre-K Children

Rollins Staff | April 10, 2019

You’ve probably heard the phrase “kids say the darndest things.” But if you are a teacher, parent, or have spent any time around a child, you know it’s true.  Kids will make you laugh, shock…