When you suggest to your children to read a book or a magazine and to put down the screens and devices, chances are you are met with groans and all kinds of excuses. Check out the he latest episode of the Parent Engage 360 Podcast, with resources to help!
District parent involvement coordinator and host Liz Burgard was joined by district media specialist Holly Groebner, Tiffany Casey (senior librarian, community engagement, Hennepin County libraries) and Erin Straszewski (community engagement manager, Anoka County libraries) to learn more about how as parents you can encourage reading activities throughout the summer months.
From reading resources, homework help, and apps available to support reading -this episode is full of information and resources for parents/guardians.
Did you know that the county library systems located in the district also support summer reading? Both Anoka and Hennepin County libraries offer resources for families looking for reading support. Visit your local library or learn more about libraries in your neighborhood by visiting their websites below.
Anoka County
- Website: www.anokacountymn.gov/4180/Libraries
- 11 locations
Hennepin County
- Website: www.hclib.org/
- 41 locations
- Summer learning resources.
The Parent Engage 360 Podcast aims to provide parents and guardians with knowledge from experts in chemical health, mental health, internet safety and more, as well as the tools needed to support their children. Anoka-Hennepin hopes that providing timely and helpful information through the Parent Engage 360 podcast series will strengthen the bond between school and home with resources parents and guardians can use and share with others.
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