About Footprints Through Literacy
The philosophy of Footprints through Literacy builds upon the concept of people writing to read and reading to write as a foundation to provide effective communication; to inspire; to inform; to influence; and to entertain anyone anywhere at anytime about anything.
Footprints through Literacy (FtL) is a non-profit (501c3 pending).
We provide literacy support in small classroom settings. Literacy support that focuses on grammar, spelling, vocabulary, reading fluency and comprehension, and all of their applications such as literary analysis, writing (all kinds...descriptive, research, informative etc), public speaking, and other forms of communication. The program uses project led learning projects to develop speaking and listening, study, and emotional learning skills building as well.
Because research shows a curriculum of learning how to debate evidence of the value of this curriculum, by these very students having been taught how to be critical thinkers and how to research facts to make your points, to validate your opinions and to influence others.
Literacy is more than just reading. It is an individual’s ability to read, write, speak, compute and solve problems.
This means reading labels on prescription bottles and understanding the directions on how much to take. This includes balancing a checkbook, basic math, comprehension and communicating in English.
In the home, literacy skills promote close family interactions, informed decision-making and lifelong learning. In school, strong literacy skills result in more capable students and higher levels of achievement.
Literacy is more than just reading. It is an individual’s ability to read, write, speak, compute and solve problems.
This means reading labels on prescription bottles and understanding the directions on how much to take. This includes balancing a checkbook, basic math, comprehension and communicating in English.
In the home, literacy skills promote close family interactions, informed decision-making and lifelong learning. In school, strong literacy skills result in more capable students and higher levels of achievement.
Is to ultimately, help create healthy communities and families to have literacy at their core. We can do this by leading your child down the path toward academic excellence. And helping our students develop into informed and engaged scholars who are better equipped to recognize and overcome civic, social, racial, and economic challenges.
Every session is full of fun, teacher-led book activities and discussions, independent reading practice, and direct instruction in phonics skills. Please feel free to contact me with any additional questions that you may have.