| 1. Getting Ready to Read |
Parent/child activities to promote interest in books and learning to read. Introduction and Overview of program; Giving recognition to parents as child’s first teacher and the experts about their children Learning and practicing five things parents can do (read, write, talk, sing and play) with their child to get ready to read and to encourage a child who is already reading Learning and practicing the techniques of Story Talk and Picture Walk when sharing books with children
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| 2. Home Is a Learning Zone |
Learning games and activities using materials in and around the home Making use of spaces at home for learning and exploring Navigating the library Finding opportunities for exploring and learning in everyday activities is discussed How to provide spaces and a variety of learning materials to use at home is shared. Making simple learning games from materials around the home to promote readiness skills is shared How to use the library as a resource for finding learning activities to use at home
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| 3. Words and Letters in the World Around Us |
Promoting language with rhymes, songs and stories Using environmental print every day Using rhymes, songs and stories to promote language and literacy in children Ways parents can share family traditions/stories with their children in songs, rhymes and stories Learning how to use environmental print to help children get ready to read and to increase fluency for children who are already reading
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| 4. Fun with Play |
Playing every day encourages language and learning Play is a child’s “work” Importance of interacting with your child in play every day is shared Emphasis on the importance of play as child’s “work” Practice using learning games as a way to promote pre-literacy skills and fluency in young readers and writers. Learning to follow your child’s lead in play
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| 5. Work that Body, Feed that Mind! |
Movement and active learning games Using books & puppets to explore ways to enjoy a healthy lifestyle Experiencing active learning games that promote physical and cognitive health Using books and puppets to explore ways to enjoy a healthy lifestyle Using books and media to become more informed about healthy choices
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| 6. Preparing for School Advocacy |
Ways to prepare your child for school Exploring ideas about helping your child be successful in school and what hinders success Short review of ways parents are already preparing their child for school success Discussion about ways parents can prepare their child for school Group discussions about what school success looks like and what hinders school success Group discussions of scenarios that require parental responses and interactions among child, parent, teacher, school
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