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June 24, 2009

The Reading Ecosystem

A discussion document regarding Who has an interest in fostering a reading culture, What are their vehicles of influence, What are the activities they support that might foster a culture of reading, How do those activities mesh with the identified root causes, If those root causes are addressed, will they foster the desired outcome of a population of self-motivated, self-supported habitual readers, and What opportunities for rationalization, refocusing and identification of new activities exist to achieve this goal?

Reading Ecosystem
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Posted by Charles Bayless on June 24, 2009 11:33 AM | | Comments (0)

June 25, 2009

Why habitual reading is important

A presentation from Through the Magic Door marshalling the supporting research that demonstrates the connection between habitual reading and desirable life outcomes.

Why Habitual Reading Is Important
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Posted by Charles Bayless on June 25, 2009 5:05 PM | | Comments (0)

How to choose books for your children

A presentation from Through the Magic Door outlining some parental considerations when choosing books for your children.

How To Choose Books For Your Children
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Posted by Charles Bayless on June 25, 2009 5:09 PM | | Comments (0)

Growing a Reading Culture

A presentation from Through the Magic Door outlining what parents can do to establish a reading culture in their home along with the research underpinning these steps.

Growing A Reading Culture
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Posted by Charles Bayless on June 25, 2009 5:17 PM | | Comments (0)

TTMD Programs

A presentation from Through the Magic Door outlining the many different programs we support and that can be used with schools, volunteer organizations and others to assist in their efforts to foster a reading culture as well as some programs that can assist in fund raising.

TTMD Programs
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Posted by Charles Bayless on June 25, 2009 5:38 PM | | Comments (0)

June 27, 2009

TTMD Discussion Document

A presentation from Through the Magic Door providing miscellaneous slides related to fostering a reading culture including root cause analysis, reading risk points, reading and desirable behavoural attributes, etc.

TTMD Discussion Document
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Posted by Charles Bayless on June 27, 2009 9:49 AM | | Comments (0)