Virtual Reading Camp: July 2021

Welcome! 

Our first Virtual Reading Camp kicked-off this week, and our explorers have been very busy. 

Merging reading and craft to explore the world our journey has taken us to Mexico, Guyana, France, New York and California. Here's a look inside our explorers journals. 








Location: Trinidad and Tobago

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