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Celebrate with a Family Literacy Event!

Celebrate with a Family Literacy Event!. Dr. Rosemary Chance, Ph.D. Conversation. Events? Benefits?. Basic Information. Family literacy? #1. At the heart is the improvement of reading and writing skills for children & parents in one family. #2.

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Celebrate with a Family Literacy Event!

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  1. Celebrate with a Family Literacy Event! Dr. Rosemary Chance, Ph.D.

  2. Conversation • Events? • Benefits?

  3. Basic Information

  4. Family literacy? #1 At the heart is the improvement of reading and writing skills for children & parents in one family.

  5. #2 • “The home is the child’s first school, the parent is the child’s first teacher, and reading is the child’s first subject.” Barbara Bush quote

  6. #3 • Child-parent relationships are essential to the development of a child’s literacy ability.

  7. Intimidating Relationships

  8. Most affected by lack of literacy? • Three groups: • The working poor • Female heads of households • Minority groups; English language learners • Three characteristics in common: • Limited income • Low literacy competencies • Low education levels

  9. Major barriers to literacy? • There are few or no books in homes • Parents don’t model reading • No easy access to transportation • Parents are uncomfortable entering schools and libraries

  10. Elements of a family literacy program? • Interactive literacy activities between parents & their children • Training for parents on how to be the primary teacher for their children • Adult education & training for personal growth & economics • Age-appropriate education for children

  11. Bring Families Together

  12. Prime Time in Atlanta, Georgia • Meal • Transportation • Preschool story • School-age children with parents • Door prizes

  13. Basics of a family literacy event? • A theme • A welcoming activity • One or more picture books • An activity for both parent and child & a book to read together • A snack or a meal • Something to take away

  14. One Good Example

  15. Recommended Themes • Books & Movies • Camping • Fun with Reading • Life on a Farm • Pirates • Polar Express • Reading under the Stars • Rhyming • The Way I Feel

  16. Dogs or Pets!

  17. Parent-child interaction? • Key points to consider: • The literacy goal for children • The goal for parents to understand • A time for modeling and independent practice • A plan for what you want the parents to do once they return home

  18. Benefits of an event? • Demonstrates how reading can expand a family’s horizons. • Provides access to books for those with limited access. • Helps parents and children interact in literacy activities at home to improve literacy levels and academic achievement. • Brings families to libraries for literacy and learning.

  19. Another Excellent Choice

  20. Two Handouts • Picture Books for Family Literacy Events • Planning Guide

  21. Action • What are your ideas?

  22. Conversation • Results? • Q & A

  23. Crash Course in Family Literacy Programs

  24. Twitter: texaspageturnerhttp://www.realrosemary.tumblr.com

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