Sandra Boynton
Sandra Boynton is a bestselling children's book author and illustrator, but what inspired her to become a reader? What makes her books so appealing to kids of all ages?
Bringing Up Baby
Parents are a child's first teachers and those early years are key to creating a strong foundation for later reading. The Reach Out and Read program works with pediatricians across the country to help parents and kids start off on the right foot.
Introduction: Toddling Toward Reading
Hosted by Reba McEntire, "Toddling Toward Reading" examines what it takes to give our preschoolers the early literacy skills they need to become successful readers.
Learning about your students
Kristina offers some advice for educators who haven't worked with many ELLs previously.
Benefits of Collaboration
Kristina describes the value of collaborating on behalf of ELLs.
Small steps
Kristina offers advice for educators who find themselves advocating for their ELL and bilingual students.
See more of the interview: http://www.colorincolorado.org/multimedia/experts/video/robertson/
Pokemon
Kristina shares a story of a student's drawing that she'll always remember.
See more of the interview: http://www.colorincolorado.org/multimedia/experts/video/robertson/
Words of encouragement for ELL teachers
Kristina offers words of encouragement for other ELL educators.
Encouraging success
Janet shares a personal story that taught her the importance of encouraging students early and often.
See more of the interview: http://www.colorincolorado.org/multimedia/experts/video/davis/
Parent volunteers
Janet explains the importance of making parent engagement activities accessible to all parents.