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41. The Good Mother (2006)
A Critical Discourse Analysis of Literacy Advice to Mothers in the Twentieth Century
Authors: Suzanne Smythe
Collection: Research Materials
Suzanne Smythe's theseis explores literacy advice to parents as a gendered practice of power rather than an institutional truth.
Quote from Conclusion: "This study is not concerned with the development of the “mother as teacher of literacy” as a teleological process, unfolding over time, but in the interplay of knowledge, relations of power, and social contexts that shape literacy advice discourses and the strategies and effects associated with them."
Added: 2006-10-20
42. The Great Rescue (1995)
Authors: Beverly MacKinnon
Collection: Learning Materials
An adult learner from Prospect Literacy Association in Alberta describes the experience of briefly losing her child. An audio version of the story is included
Added: 1990-01-01
43. How to Kit - Making Talking Books (2004)
Series: How To Kit
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
Collection: Learning Materials
This How to Kit contains instructions on how to make a talking book using Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Talking books are a great literacy activity. They are made on the computer using programs to add text, pictures and sound and can be used with all levels, from children to adult learners. Talking books are effective as an individual or small group activity, as well as a classroom activity or a community workshop.
Added: 2004-11-23
44. How to Help Your Child Learn to Read and Love Reading (2006)
Parent Guide
Authors: Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, Department of Education, Home and School Federation of PEI, La Fédération des parents de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard, PEI Literacy Alliance, Provincial Library Service
Collection: Learning Materials
This guide was prepared for parents of children in grades 1 to 3, the time when most children learn to read. The guide contains tips to help your child read and develop a love of reading. Choose the tips that are the most helpful and fun for you and your child. This guide comes with a warm welcome from PEI's libraries. A new library keycard is attached to the cover of the guide.
Added: 2006-06-13
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45. How To Kit - 20 Fantastic Outdoor Family Literacy Activities (2009)
Series: How To Kit
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
Collection: Learning Materials
This How To Kit was developed to help organizations celebrate literacy in the Northwest Territories. It provides examples of winter activities that can be used to promote family literacy. Some of the activities include winter treasure hunts, cooking, science experiments in the snow, sliding and book parties as well as skating games. This kit is one of a series of How To Kits available from the NWT Literacy Council website at http://www.nwt.literacy.ca.
Added: 2009-12-30
46. How To Kit - Book Making (2003)
Series: How To Kit
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
Collection: Learning Materials
This document has everything you need to advertise, organize and run a “book making night” for all ages. Book making is a great activity for the whole community.
PDF version also available in sections.
Added: 2003-10-22
47. How To Kit - Family Literacy Activities Night (2003)
Series: How To Kit
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
Collection: Learning Materials
This document provides instructions, posters, invitations, etc. needed to organize, advertise, and hold a “family literacy activities night” to be enjoyed by the whole community. This event is a great way to promote reading in the family and community.
Celebrate Literacy in the NWT
NWT Literacy Council : Literacy Games for Adults
People of all ages can play literacy games. They can be a lot of fun. They can:
• help reduce tension
• make the learning environment more comfortable
• help build positive relationships, and,
• they're also educational.
You can play them in any language —English, French, or an Aboriginal language.
In this How to Kit, you will find :
- A variety of literacy games for adults, and supporting materials
- Ideas on how to adapt them to create more games
- Suggestions for adapting them to French or the Aboriginal languages
Examples of games are : Bingo, Scrabble, Alphabet Scavenger Hunt, Paper Bag Skits, Poetry Poems, Scattergories, etc.
The kit is also available online: http://www.nwt.literacy.ca/famlit/howtokit/menu.htm
Added: 2003-10-10
48. How To Kit - Family Reading Party (2003)
Series: How To Kit
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
Collection: Learning Materials
This document provides instructions, posters, invitations, etc. needed to organize, advertise, and run a “family reading party”. A family reading party is a great family activity for the whole community.
Added: 2003-10-07
49. How To Kit - Involving Families in Children's Learning (2003)
Series: How To Kit
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
Collection: Learning Materials
In this How to Kit, you will find information on why educational programs should involve parents/families in children's learning; information on the benefits of involving parents; tips for programs on how to get parents involved in a meaningful way and practical ideas for parents to support their children's learning.
PDF version also available in sections.
Added: 2003-10-28
50. How To Kit - Literacy Activities for Holidays (2004)
Series: How To Kit
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
Collection: Learning Materials
The Northwest Territories Literacy Council has put together a collection of ideas for holidays that can be used for a special event. Invite parents and caregivers to come and celebrate a particular holiday by sharing and learning with their children.
Added: 2004-04-28
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