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81. Preparing Your Child For School (1998)
Western Quebec School Board Family Literacy Project
Authors: Western Quebec School Board
Collection: Learning Materials
Parents have a very important role to play in their child's education. Help and encouragement are needed to develop a child's reading, writing and language skills. If you are new to parenting and have a baby or a pre-schooler at home, you will appreciate the information this booklet offers.
Added: 2003-07-24
82. Quality Storytents (2006)
A Resource for Family, Early Childhood and Community Literacy Workers
Authors: Cheryl Brown, Wendell Dryden
Collection: Learning Materials
The Quality Storytent Program is a means of providing literacy access and support where these might not otherwise appear.
The document includes the following:
1- An introduction to storytent
2- The philosophy behind it
3- How to plan for one
4- How to deliver a Quality storytent
5- Special challenges
6- References and indexes.
Basically, a storytent consists of one or more canopies, blankets, ground sheets, a variety of popular books (for children and adults) such as picture books, story books, comic books, chapter books, adult fiction and non-fiction and two to three adults.
Added: 2006-03-17
83. The Rainbow Fish (2009)
Series: Little Chefs Program
Authors: Marcus Pfister, NWT Literacy Council
Collection: Learning Materials
This is another lesson plan in the Little Chefs series, a literacy-based cooking program for children and adults. Each Little Chefs unit includes a book and a recipe linked to the theme of the book, as well as crafts, rhymes and activities. The starting point of this lesson plan is the picture book “The Rainbow Fish,” by Marcus Pfister.
The plan includes instructions and materials lists for games and crafts, as well as a recipe for a snack that children can make.
Added: 2010-07-06
84. Readers' Magazine (1996)
Authors: Alberta F.L.A.G. - Family Literacy Action Group, Medicine Hat
Collection: Learning Materials
This is the on-line edition of Readers` Magazine, developed for the children and parents of the elementary schools in Medicine Hat, by the Family Literacy Action Group (F.L.A.G.).
Added: 1996-01-01
85. Reading - Make It The Family Thing To Do (2002)
A Reading Handbook for Parents
Authors: Department of Education Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Collection: Learning Materials
The positive impact the home has on learning is recognized and supported throughout this booklet. Families will see many familiar things they already do to develop interest in reading and writing as well as some new, exciting things to make reading and writing a part of everyday experiences. Encouraging children to read and write, starting when they are preschoolers, may be the most important thing families can do to help support success in school.
Added: 2002-12-02
86. Reading Circle Games and Activities (2011)
Authors: Dave Page, Sophie Maksimowski
Collection: Learning Materials
This document contains a variety of activities that can help children to increase vocabulary, develop love of language, and improve literacy skills. As well, because they are designed for groups of children taking part in reading circles, the activities also emphasize social skills such as sharing and cooperating.
The authors divide the activities into those suitable for toddlers and preschoolers, and those more suitable for children age six or older. They offer tips for adapting activities for different age groups. For example, Word Bingo can be played with school-age children, while preschoolers can play Picture Bingo.
They also provide many suggestions for songs, rhymes, and books to accompany the activities.
Added: 2013-01-09
87. Reading Reinforcement Kit for "The Mitten" (2003)
Authors: Jan Brett
Collection: Learning Materials
This Reading Reinforcement Kit, prepared by the Centre for Literacy of Quebec, offers a variety of material to accompany Jan Brett's picture book, "The Mitten." The authors have included a book summary; suggestions for preparing to read the book with children; ideas for follow-up activities; and templates for several word-based games.
Added: 2003-07-28
88. Reading Reinforcement Kit for "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" (1995)
Authors: Eric Carle
Collection: Learning Materials
The Reading Reinforcement Kit for "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" includes pre-reading activities, reading readiness, introducing the book, reading the book, follow-up activities, pre-reading ideas, getting ready to be a reader, new word cards, songs, poems & finger plays, art ideas and more.
Added: 2003-08-05
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89. Reading Reinforcement Kit for "The Wonderful Pigs of Jillian Jiggs" (2003)
Authors: Anne, M. Gauvin
Collection: Learning Materials
The Reading Reinforcement Kit for "The Wonderful Pigs of Jillian Jiggs" includes pre-reading activities, follow-up questions and question mapping, follow-up activities, reinforcement exercises for the consonant «P», crafts and more.
Added: 2003-08-05
90. Recipes for Fun! Celebrate National Family Literacy Day 2013 (2012)
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
Collection: Learning Materials
This document offers a selection of recipes for materials that can be used in creative play. The recipes include play dough, baking clay, homemade paint that can be squeezed from bottles, and edible finger paint.
The recipes use ingredients that can be found in the home, including flour, salt, oatmeal, food colouring, and cooking oil.
There are also suggestions for activities that use the materials, like making pictures with glue and salt.
The authors note that children gain language and literacy skills when they are exposed to new activities. For instance, parents can encourage children to describe the texture of the materials they are using.
This guide was prepared in honour of National Family Literacy Day, which is observed on January 27.
Added: 2012-12-21
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