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Literacy as a Foundation for Social-Emotional Skills

by Dr. Gregory Spencer

Literacy is much more than the ability to read and write; it is a vital skill that shapes how a person communicates, understands others, and manages their own social-emotional well-being. For children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds—particularly in Black and Latino communities—literacy serves as a bridge to emotional health, academic success, and broader social inclusion. This article explores how literacy development, when paired with social-emotional learning (SEL), supports well-being, family stability, and future economic and life opportunities, especially for those from historically marginalized communities.

The Boy Who Cried Wolf

This week, you and your children will read The Boy Who Cried Wolf and make a comic strip. Comic strip writing will help you learn about dialogue and conversations that characters have with each other.

El niño y el lobo

Esta semana, tú y tus hijos leerán El niño y el lobo y crearán un tira cómica. Escribiendo la tira cómica ayudará a aprender sobre el diálogo y las conversaciones que mantienen los personajes entre sí.

The Lion and the Mouse

This week, you and your children will put on a puppet show based on the Aesop’s fable The Lion and the Mouse. This fun activity is a great way to practice the skill of speaking out loud while learning social-emotional lessons from the story. Read our step-by-step guide to make the puppet show come to life for this social-emotional activity.

El león y la ratona

Esta semana, usted y sus niños presentarán un espectáculo de marionetas basado en la fábula de esopo El león y la ratona. Esta divertida actividad es una gran manera de practicar la expresión lingüística mientras aprenden lecciones socio-emocionales del cuento. Lea nuestra guía con los pasos a seguir para darle vida a su espectáculo de marionetas.

Happy Obon!

In this week’s Family Friday you will make a lantern for the Japanese holiday called Obon which takes place from the 13th to the 15th of the seventh lunar month. This year, the holiday will be celebrated from August 13 to 15. Obon honors and remembers people who have died. Families place candles in lanterns and float them down the river. Read our step-by-step guide on how to make your own Obon lantern at home to celebrate!

¡Feliz Obon!

Este Viernes en familia harás un farolillo para la fiesta japonesa llamada Obon, que se celebra del 13 al 15 del séptimo mes lunar. Este año, la fiesta se celebrará del 13 al 15 de agosto. Obon honra y recuerda a las personas que han fallecido. Las familias colocan velas en linternas y las flotan en el río. ¡Lea nuestra guía sobre cómo hacer su propia linterna en casa para celebrar!

What Am I Feeling?

This week’s Family Friday will put your acting skills to the test! After you read about the different emotions in What Am I Feeling you will play a game of charades that is fun for all ages. This week, there are BONUS game sheets you can print and do with your child at home or on the go! Enjoy playing social-emotional charades and more.

¿Qué estoy sintiendo?

¡Este viernes en familia pondremos a prueba sus habilidades de actuación! Después de leer sobre las diferentes emociones en ¿Qué estoy sintiendo?, jugarán a un juego de charadas divertido para todas las edades.

Esta semana ¡hay hojas de juego EXTRA que puede imprimir y hacer con su hijo en casa o de paseo!

Full Moon Parade

This week’s Family Friday is a fun interactive activity you can do on your own, or with others. After reading Full Moon Parade, you will bring the characters from the book to life and create your own scene. Have fun with this social-emotional acting activity!

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