Ready to Read with Books2Go - free continuing education
workshops for child care providers. Pre-registration required for
all workshops. Only those who have registered for the session will
be permitted to attend.
Class sizes are limited.
Care givers only;
accommodations are not available for children at any
Ready to
Read workshop, no exceptions.
Registration for provider workshops
will begin one month prior to the event. Call 286-8423 to
register.
Story Time 101 The Milwaukee Public Library’s Story Time Kits are a wonderful resource for child care providers. Each kit contains picture books, finger plays, tapes, CDs, and puppets, all intended to add more to your story times with children. During this session, you will learn how to effectively use the Story Time Kits to get the most out of them. Participants will explore how the Kits can be used to enhance the Six Skills for Early Literacy to engage children in meaningful early literacy activities. It is suggested that participants have attended Ready to Read with Books2Go: The Six Skills for Early Literacy.
1.5 hours continuing education earned by attending this workshop.
Saturday, December 13 (registration begins November 13)
10:00-11:30 a.m. Center Street Library
Facts Are Fun
“Once upon a time…” is the traditional beginning for books routinely read to children, but some children would prefer—“What makes a rainbow?” The first kind of book can be found in the picture book area of the library, but the second book is in the non-fiction section of the library. Non-fiction or factual books are not just for school-aged children, but for any child who needs a question answered, an idea explained, or an interest expanded. Informational books also introduce children to important concepts and vocabulary. During this session, you will explore great non-fiction books and how those books can be used to add fun and interest to your classroom. 1.5 hours continuing education earned by attending this workshop.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 (registration begins December 20, 2008)
6:00-7:30 p.m. Washington Park Library
The Six Skills for Early Literacy
Join the Ready to Read staff and get excited about reading and books! Explore easy ways to develop literacy skills in young children. Learn the six skills that every child needs in order to be prepared to learn how to read when they enter school. Learn fun ways to expand lessons to include the skills. Leave with finger plays, songs, and new ideas that will help the children you care for get ready to read! All participants receive a free gift. 3 hours continuing education earned by attending this workshop.
Saturday, January 31, 2009 (registration begins January 2, 2009)
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Washington Park Library
Letter Knowledge College: Teaching the Alphabet
The Public Library Association and Association for Library Service to Children have identified Six Skills all children need to be prepared to learn to read when they enter school. Letter Knowledge is one of the six skills. During this workshop you will explore fun ways to expose children ages 0-5 to this skill. This workshop will delve into ways to help children recognize the differences between how letters look, their names, and their sounds---all while having fun! It is recommended that participants have attended the three hour Ready to Read with Books2Go: The Six Skills for Early Literacy workshop. This workshop includes a practical make and take. 1.5 hours continuing education earned by attending this workshop.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 (registration begins January 5, 2009)
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 7, 2009 (registration begins January 7, 2009)
10:00-11:30 a.m. Mill Road Library
Facts Are Fun
“Once upon a time…” is the traditional beginning for books routinely read to children, but some children would prefer—“What makes a rainbow?” The first kind of book can be found in the picture book area of the library, but the second book is in the non-fiction section of the library. Non-fiction or factual books are not just for school-aged children, but for any child who needs a question answered, an idea explained, or an interest expanded. Informational books also introduce children to important concepts and vocabulary. During this session, you will explore great non-fiction books and how those books can be used to add fun and interest to your classroom. 1.5 hours continuing education earned by attending this workshop.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 (registration begins February 25, 2009)
6:00-7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2009 (registration begins February 28, 2009)
10:00-11:30 a.m. Washington Park Library
