Tag: reading

Foundation finds book clubs therapeutic for kids who stutter

Good News Notes: “According to the National Institute of Health, stuttering affects millions of Americans, including children. Although it’s an unsettling time The Stuttering Foundation is encouraging families to start book clubs this summer. The idea is to help parents and kids establish an at-home routine and to keep them reading. With stress being a common trigger, President…

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New England Patriots challenging students to read over the summer

Good News Notes: “The New England Patriots are ready to motivate your children to read over the summer. The teams Red Between the Lines, Summer Reading Blitz launched Tuesday with some exciting rewards for the state’s book wormiest children. Students are challenged to spend 1,500 minutes reading this summer. Completing the challenge enters readers to…

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Celebrity story time: stars reading to raise funds for charity

Good News Notes: “A host of stars are supporting charities this month by reading famous and favourite stories aloud to raise funds for their appeals, from Andy Serkis’s Hobbitathon, to Cate Blanchett, Eddie Redmayne and others helping out with a reading of James and the Giant Peach.” View the whole story here: https://fundraising.co.uk/2020/05/26/celebrity-story-time-stars-reading-to-raise-funds-for-charity/

CLC students relax with therapy dog visit

Good News Notes: “Students at Central Lakes College reacted in exactly that way Monday, March 2, when they caught sight of Chance, Goldie and Jet, three therapy dogs sent to make the day a little less stressful. All three dogs and their owners are certified through Alliance of Therapy Dogs in Baxter. CLC counselor Suzie…

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