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I can't say that I have vivid memories about reading as a young child, but I do recall my love for writing letters...especially writing my name, which I would do on many of my toys!
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Elementary school was when that I loved Read Aloud time. I especially recall my fifth grade teacher who would read to us after we came in from recess. A favorite story was Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh.
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Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself was an all time favorite book that I would read again and again.
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It was in 7th grade that I learned the power of writing and how therapeutic it could be. It was a challenging family time due to a severe car accident that left my sister hospitalized. My 7th grade English teacher had us write in journals each week offering a writing prompt or free writing. That journal became a place where I could express my feelings and my creativity. It was non-judgemental, safe, and offered a much needed outlet at the time.
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In high school my reading and writing shifted. I do not recall reading for "pleasure," but instead for information.
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My literacy exploration shifted again in college when I became a Spanish major. At this time, I explored literacy in Spanish which not only covered the language but Spanish literature as well.
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Teaching Spanish at a Montessori school was a great opportunity to teach and explore Spanish through books, not merely teaching the language through translation. A highlight for everyone was when we read La Casa en Mango Street with my middle schoolers.
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A huge part of my literacy experience with now with my children. We read constantly. As a little girl, my older daughter LOVED when I would read to her. I remember reading the Disney fairy books to her in one sitting, as my younger daughter was napping. Interestingly, my younger daughter never enjoyed reading with me...
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Amelia was in 2nd grade when she was formally diagnosed with dyslexia.
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In September of 2014, I enrolled in UNE's program to obtain my Masters in Education, Reading Specialist degree.
