by Martha Conradt | Nov 8, 2021 | Mentor Tips
Here are a few tips and tools to help you make the most of each reading and mentoring session: Take a few minutes to chat and connect with your student: Talk about your hobbies or job, and what you like to read. Ask your student to tell you about their day. For...
by Martha Conradt | Oct 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
With reading and mentoring sessions resuming this month, it’s the perfect time to enhance or refresh your skills as a Reading Mentor! You can do that by watching one or all of our short training videos. These four videos are packed with great tips and tools to help...
by Martha Conradt | Oct 19, 2021 | Mentor Tips
With reading sessions resuming at most of our partner schools this month, many Reading Mentors and students will be making new connections. Are you a Reading Mentor? Modeling a good conversation by interacting with your student for a few minutes during each reading...
by Martha Conradt | Sep 23, 2021 | Mentor Tips
Helping Reading Mentors build strong relationships with students is central to Lead to Read KC’s mission to support the social, emotional and reading skills that are foundational for student success. As a follow up to Connections Matter, our September 2021 Lunch &...
by Martha Conradt | Jun 24, 2021 | Literacy at Home, Organization Updates
Since the launch of Lead to Read KC in 2011, we have stood for inclusiveness and respect. So, when we heard about We’re All Weird! — a new children’s book by local author Kristen Heath — we wanted to share the book’s powerful message of inclusivity and kindness with...
