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New in the Decoda Library! January 2021

January 18, 2021 - Read All About Lit

Borrow new resources! The Decoda Literacy Library continuously adds titles to the collection. Here’s a sample of the newest additions: Acting out! : avoid behavior challenges with active learning games and activities Calm not busy Creating diversity-rich environments for young children If you ... READ MORE

Active Play, the Brain and Learning

January 15, 2021 - Read All About Lit

Let’s Be Active! Move * Play * Learn is the theme for this year’s Family Literacy Week. The benefits of active play for physical health and fitness are well recognized, but how is physical ... READ MORE

The Myth of Learning Styles

January 13, 2021 - Read All About Lit

There are many myths about how we learn. One of the most persistent is learning styles. Learning styles are appealing and widely accepted, but there’s no evidence to support their existence. ... READ MORE

Order of Adjectives

January 11, 2021 - Read All About Lit

Which would you say – “a red nice sweater” or “a nice red sweater”? When there’s more than one adjective before a noun, which one comes first? Do you know why? There’s a grammar ... READ MORE

Outdoor Risky Play

January 8, 2021 - Read All About Lit

Access to active play and outdoors – and its risks – is essential for healthy child development. – Outdoor Play Canada What is risky play? Risky play happens when children intentionally ... READ MORE

Let’s Be Active!

January 6, 2021 - Read All About Lit

Let’s Be Active! Move * Play * Learn is a great message to share with families. It’s the theme of this year’s Family Literacy Week, January 24th to 31st. Children love to move! Active play ... READ MORE

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