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FREE Workshops |
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.
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Attention: Several Workshop locations have changed.
Please note changes listed below. |
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, August 15 (registration begins July 15)
10:00 a.m.-1 p.m.
 Location - Capitol Library |
Child Care Providers and The Library: A Partnership That Works for YOU
The library has many resources to assist child care providers with curriculum planning, but sometimes knowing how and where to find those resources can be a challenge! During this hands-on session, child care providers will learn about resources at the library that can be used to enhance their curriculum and planning. Learn how to search the library catalog, locate library materials and plan activities using these resources. Leave with a plan you can use the next day. Participants are encouraged to bring their valid Books2Go library cards or personal library cards.
Limited to 15 participants. 2 .5 hours of continuing education earned by attending this workshop.
Saturday, July 18 (FULL)
9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location - Central Library
Saturday, August 1 (registration begins July 1)
9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location - Central Library
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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.
Tuesday, July 21 (registration begins June 22)
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Villard Avenue Library
Saturday, July 25 (registration begins June 25)
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Location - Central Library |
Literacy and Play
Play is the work of children and a very enjoyable way to spend time with them. 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 of early literacy into play activities for children. 1.5 hours continuing education earned by attending this workshop.
Tuesday, August 4 (registration begins July 6)
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 8 (registration begins July 8)
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Capitol Library |
