celebrate with a family literacy event!
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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Celebrate with a Family Literacy Event!Dr. Rosemary Chance, Ph.D.
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ConversationEvents?Benefits?
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Basic Information
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Family literacy? #1At the heart is the improvement of reading and writing skills for children & parents in one family.
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#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
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#3Child-parent relationships are essential to the development of a child’s literacy ability.
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Intimidating Relationships
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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
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Major barriers to literacy?There are few or no books in
homesParents don’t model readingNo easy access to transportationParents are uncomfortable
entering schools and libraries
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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
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Bring Families Together
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Prime Time in Atlanta, GeorgiaMealTransportationPreschool storySchool-age children with
parentsDoor prizes
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Basics of a family literacy event?
A themeA welcoming activityOne or more picture booksAn activity for both parent and child &
a book to read togetherA snack or a mealSomething to take away
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One Good Example
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Recommended Themes Books & Movies Camping Fun with Reading Life on a Farm Pirates Polar Express Reading under the Stars Rhyming The Way I Feel
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Dogs or Pets!
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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
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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.
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Another Excellent Choice
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Two HandoutsPicture Books for Family Literacy Events
Planning Guide
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ActionWhat are your ideas?
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ConversationResults?
Q & A
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Crash Course in Family Literacy Programs
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