Starfish Literacy Downloadable Resources
Our research-based resources support guardians and educators in their student’s literacy development.
Each download includes information on how to best use and implement the resource, and provides access to a supportive literacy recording.
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The current freebie is Starfish Literacy’s Summer Reading Adventure. This printable activity has 3 different versions to engage your child in the joy of reading. Say goodbye to summer learning loss and hello to a summer filled with growth and excitement.
Downloadable Resources
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![Feature Friday ✏️ Brainstorming Journal
Click the link in bio to download your FREE copy today!
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![Thursday Thought 📚 Ages 7-10 ✏️ Text Dependent Questions
Remember:
Tuesdays are tips for kids ages 3-6
Thursdays are tips for kids ages 7-10
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![Starfish Literacy uses an equitable payment model-you choose what you pay.
Because not everyone has the same financial situation, but everyone should have access to the information and resources they need to help their child succeed.
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![What you get with each Starfish Literacy Workshop
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![Tip Tuesday 📚 Ages 3-6 ✏️ Directionality
Use this little song to help your child remember the directionality while reading and writing!
Remember:
Tuesdays are tips for kids ages 3-6
Thursdays are tips for kids ages 7-10
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![Growing up, my dad made sure I knew the importance of voting. He’d tell me about the candidates and why he was voting for them.
He would even bring me to the polls when when I was a child. I always got excited when I could walk away with a &l](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6279447a07c6d521d6cf8e60/1667929539990-WRPXJ44DRWY119SJZJR4/image-asset.jpeg)
![5 facts about the founder
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![9 books for Native American Heritage Month
Music by Tia Wood, @tiamiscihk, a Cree and Salish singer, dancer, and content creator.
Save this post for your next trip to the library!
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![Why is Monday called Mirror Monday at Starfish Literacy?
It is inspired by Rudine Sims Bishop's quote about the power of literacy.
And Starfish Literacy believes in this transformative nature of books.
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![Click the link in bio for a free download of Starfish Literacy’s Comprehension Cards!
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![Here is what you can expect weekly from Starfish Literacy!
Mirror Monday- Book Recommendations
Tip Tuesday- Tips to support junior starfish ages 3-6
Workshop Wednesday- Information about upcoming workshops
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![Starfish Literacy has 4 main offerings:
🧡 Parent & caregiver workshops
📚 Literacy workshops
🏫 School partnerships
🫱🏻‍🫲🏽 1-on-1 consultations
Send us a DM to get started today!
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![November is Native American Heritage Month.
Here are 4 bilingual books to read not only this month, but throughout the year.
Languages include Anishinaabemowin, Diné, and Plains Cree.
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![You are invited to Starfish Literacy’s Launch!
When- Saturday, November 19th from 1-2pm CST
Where- Zoom
Who- YOU!
What- Reading 102 Workshop. You will learn about 3 of the 6 components of reading skills-Print Awareness, Fluency, and Compre](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6279447a07c6d521d6cf8e60/1667434521472-8ZOMGZVMNSW0UPZQUM96/image-asset.jpeg)
![As a child, I didn't learn much about Día de los Muertos in school. As an educator, I knew I wanted that to be different for the children in my classroom. Because through taking time to learn about other people's traditions and culture, we can](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6279447a07c6d521d6cf8e60/1667434522071-W81UAXP4EYW4EV8WEBOQ/image-asset.jpeg)
![Big things are on the way at Starfish Literacy
From literacy resources, to parent & caregiver workshops, school partnerships and more!
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