The challenge for Chicago students visiting a library over winter break is for them to learn to "Do It Yourself." Young readers who complete all of the activities before Jan. 7 will earn a prize. Check out some books and activities for inspiration … [Read more...] about Chicago Public Library winter challenge: Learn to DIY
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Staff spotlight: Joan Richards and the importance of teaching reading
Tuesday Reading Specialist Joan Richards is very glad to be back teaching reading. "I missed teaching so much," said Joan, who has a master's degree as a reading specialist and who taught for 15 years in schools run by the Chicago Archdiocese. … [Read more...] about Staff spotlight: Joan Richards and the importance of teaching reading
Reading, trauma subject of tutor seminars
Cluster will sponsor two seminars for tutors in November. These seminars will help with students' academic work and with students who may have been exposed to highly stressful experiences. Seminar for tutors of struggling readers. The purpose of … [Read more...] about Reading, trauma subject of tutor seminars
Student registration dates set
Parents who want to register new and returning students for Cluster Tutoring can do so on four dates in late August and early September. Parents of returning students in grades 1-12 can do so on a drop-in basis from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, … [Read more...] about Student registration dates set
Summer Reading Program off to a strong start
Forty-one students are working to keep their reading, writing, and study skills sharp by continuing their learning in Cluster's Summer Reading Program. The focus of the program is to help students improve reading skills in fluency, comprehension, … [Read more...] about Summer Reading Program off to a strong start
Chicago Public Library summer challenge: Be an Explorer at Play
This summer's program at the Chicago Public Library is all about learning new ways to play as well as learn. From June 24 to August 17, kids 0-13 years old are invited to play in all kinds of ways, at the library and on their own, as an Explorer … [Read more...] about Chicago Public Library summer challenge: Be an Explorer at Play
