Wow!  What an exciting week of learning… Annie and I attended the Essential Literacy Practices Professional Development Conference this week and are FIRED up about literacy.  We can’t wait to […]

Are we sending the message that we value reading?  Check out the article, “21 Ideas for Building a Community of Readers” by Trish Prentice for ways to ensure that we are […]

“High levels of student achievement will result only when core instructional practices are defined and educator and system supports are in place to contribute to literacy success for every student. […]

Knowing how to select good fit books is essential and our students need to be explicitly taught how to do this.  Here are some great resources to get your year […]

Visit the Dearborn Farmer’s Market on Fridays from June 22 – August 10 from 2-4 p.m.  Children can engage in a STEM activity, make a book and take a book. […]

Keep your child’s summer reading inspired with these free programs sponsored by your Dearborn Public Libraries. All programs are a part of the summer reading programs held each year and […]

In July, the 2 Sisters will be rolling out changes to thedailycafe.com. For more than a year, The 2 Sisters team has been applying your feedback and building a whole […]

Greetings!  As the end of the school year and warm weather is upon us, we often see a lag in motivation for all things school related.  Check out this link […]

This Friday May 11th, the PTA is hosting a Family Fun Carnival at Henry Ford Elementary.  The cost is $7.00 per person and you pay at the gate.  There will be […]

Inferring is a skill that is essential for deep comprehension yet many students struggle.  Kristina Smekens breaks instruction down into 5 steps to help students master this essential comprehension skill. […]