™Ready to Read With Books2Go

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 introduce children ages 0-5 to these skills.   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.

Tuesday, May 20 (FILLED)
6:30-8 p.m.
Martin Luther King

La rima y la razón de Mamá Goose            
Se ha realizado una investigación extensiva acerca de la importancia de que los niños aprendan rimas infantiles.  A los bebés, los niños pequeños y los pre-escolares les encanta escuchar una tras otra vez sus rimas favoritas.  La habilidad de repetir una rima o un juego con los deditos le da al niño una satisfacción.  Por favor acompañe al personal de Ready to Read (Listos para leer) mientras exploramos por qué Mamá Goose y la poesía son esenciales para la alfabetización temprana.  Aprenda maneras en que usted puede incorporar a Mamá Goose con los niños pequeños.  Una manualidad “crear y llevar” le proporcionará algo nuevo que puede utilizar el día siguiente en su aula.  Se recibirá 1.5 horas de educación continua por asistir a este taller.  Se requiere una inscripción previa:  286-8423.

jueves 29 de mayo
6:30 p.m. a 8 p.m.
Zablocki

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, June 7
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (registration begins May 7)
Mill Road Library

Saturday, August 23
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (registration begins July 23)
Washington Park Library

NEW! Literacy and Play
Play is the work of children and a very enjoyable way to spend time with them. This session will explore ways that you can help guide children’s learning through fun activities that are designed to foster the development of early literacy. Learn ways that incorporate the Six Skills for early literacy into play activities for children. 1.5 hours continuing education earned by attending this workshop.

Thursday, June 19
6:30-8:00 p.m. (registration begins May 19)
Washington Park Library

Wednesday, June 25
6:30-8:00 p.m. (registration begins May 25)
Martin Luther King Library

Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About!: Developing Narrative Skills in Children
Narrative Skills refers to a child’s ability to tell stories and describe things. A child’s ability to use narrative skills will have a life-long impact in many areas--- including math! During this fun-filled hands-on session participants will learn what narrative skills means and explore books that help develop this skill. Participants will leave with simple activities and techniques to help children build narrative skills. 1.5 hours continuing education earned by attending this workshop.

Wednesday, July 23
6:30-8:00 p.m. (registration begins June 23)
Martin Luther King Library

Tuesday, July 29
6:30-8:00 p.m. (registration begins June 30)
Villard Avenue Library

The Rhyme and Reason of Mother Goose
There has been extensive research done on the importance of children learning nursery rhymes. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers love to hear their favorite rhymes over and over again. The ability to repeat a rhyme or finger play gives children a sense of satisfaction. Please join the Ready to Read staff as we explore why Mother Goose and poetry are essential to early literacy. Learn ways you can use Mother Goose with young children. A make and take will give you something new to use the very next day. 1.5 hours continuing education earned by attending this workshop.

Monday, August 4
6:30-8:00 p.m. (registration begins July 3)
Villard Avenue Library

Wednesday, August 6
6:30-8:00 p.m. (registration begins July 7)
Mill Road Library