Browse by subject "Family Literacy"
21. Books in the Home Program - Love You Forever (2006)
Series: Books in the Home Program
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
Books in the Home is a program used widely in Canada. The program is based on the belief that parents are children's first and most important teachers. In this program, parents learn to read and share books with their children in positive and enjoyable ways. The program promotes reading and writing of both parents and children.
This manual has been written to assist community groups who are interested in organizing and delivering a Books in the Home program in their community with the book entitled "Love You Forever". It also gives you activities you can do with your children such as family flashcards, a crossword puzzle, rhyming words and a family activity calendar.
Added: 2006-07-25
22. Books in the Home Program - Old Enough (2007)
Series: Books in the Home Program
Authors: Peter Eyvindson
Books in the Home, a reading program widely used in Canada, is based on the belief that parents are children's first and most important teachers. In this program, parents learn to read and share books with their children in positive and enjoyable ways. The program promotes reading and writing for both parents and children.
This document outlines activities to be completed by parents and their children as they read the story "Old Enough" by Peter Eyvindson as part of the Books in the Home program.
Added: 2007-09-19
23. Books in the Home Program - On Mother's Lap (2007)
Series: Books in the Home Program
Authors: Ann Herbert Scott
Books in the Home, a program used widely in Canada, is based on the belief that parents are children's first and most important teachers. In this program, parents learn to read and share books with their children in positive and enjoyable ways. The program promotes reading and writing of both parents and children.
"On Mother’s Lap," by Ann Hebert Scott, is a book that captures the love and security a little boy feels as he snuggles on his mother's lap, seeking and receiving reassurance that there will always be room for him even when his sister is there too. This document outlines activities to be completed by parents and their children as they read the story as part of the Books in the Home program.
Added: 2007-09-21
24. Books in the Home Program - Polar Babies (2006)
Series: Books in the Home Program
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
Books in the Home is a program used widely in Canada. The program is based on the belief that parents are children's first and most important teachers. In this program, parents learn to read and share books with their children in positive and enjoyable ways. The program promotes reading and writing of both parents and children.
This program manual has been written to assist community groups who are interested in organizing and delivering a Books in the Home program in their community.
In this manual, the book entitled "Polar Babies" is used for different family literacy activities such as: colouring and writing, a recipe for playdough, word games you can play at home, a memory game and more.
Added: 2006-07-25
25. Books in the Home Program - Red Parka Mary (2006)
Series: Books in the Home Program
Authors: Peter Eyvindson
Books in the Home, a reading program widely used in Canada, is based on the belief that parents are children's first and most important teachers. In this program, parents learn to read and share books with their children in positive and enjoyable ways. The program promotes reading and writing for both parents and children.
This document outlines activities to be completed by parents and their children as they read the story "Red Parka Mary" by Peter Eyvindson as part of the Books in the Home program.
Added: 2007-09-19
26. Books in the Home Program - Snow? Let's Go (2006)
Series: Books in the Home Program
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
Books in the Home is a program used widely in Canada. The program is based on the belief that parents are children's first and most important teachers. In this program, parents learn to read and share books with their children in positive and enjoyable ways. The program promotes reading and writing of both parents and children.
This manual has been written to assist community groups who are interested in organizing and delivering a Books in the Home program in their community. The book "Snow? Let's Go" is utilized in this manual and includes activities to do with your children in relation to the book such as memory games, family bingo and others that your children will enjoy doing.
Added: 2006-07-25
27. Books in the Home Program - The Bear on the Bed (2006)
Series: Books in the Home Program
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
Books in the Home is a program used widely in Canada. The program is based on the belief that parents are children's first and most important teachers. In this program, parents learn to read and share books with their children in positive and enjoyable ways. The program promotes reading and writing of both parents and children.
This program manual has been written to assist community groups who are interested in organizing and delivering a Books in the Home program in their community. "The Bear on the Bed" is the book that this program is using for different learning activities to do with children. Examples of activities included are: memory and listening games, a picture book scavenger hunt, a counting game, a picture puzzle and much more.
Added: 2006-07-25
28. Books in the Home Program - The Moccasin Goalie (2006)
Series: Books in the Home Program
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
Books in the Home is a program used widely in Canada. The program is based on the belief that parents are children's first and most important teachers. In this program, parents learn to read and share books with their children in positive and enjoyable ways. The program promotes reading and writing of both parents and children.
This program manual has been written to assist community groups who are interested in organizing and delivering a Books in the Home program in their community.
The The Moccasin Goalie book is related to the different activities included in this manual, such as a hockey player colouring page, hockey time rhyme, a hockey maze and a few recipes to name a few.
Added: 2006-07-24
29. Books in the Home Program - Turnagain Ptarmigan!: Where Did You Go? (2006)
Series: Books in the Home Program
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
Books in the Home is a program used widely in Canada. The program is based on the belief that parents are children's first and most important teachers. In this program, parents learn to read and share books with their children in positive and enjoyable ways. The program promotes reading and writing of both parents and children.
This program manual has been written to assist community groups who are interested in organizing and delivering a Books in the Home program in their community.
The book used for the family literacy activities in this manual is Turnagain Ptarmigan!: Where Did You Go?. It includes different learning activities such as a rhymes/songs bingo, northern rhymes, word games and rhyming cards. Other activities are included.
Added: 2006-07-25
30. Books in the Home: Classic Books (2010)
Series: Books in the Home Program
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
The Northwest Territories “Books in the Home” program is based on the belief that parents are children’s first and most important teachers. Throughout the program, parents study a children’s book each week, then take the book home with them.
This resource manual is one of two developed for the program and features 10 books that the authors describe as “classic” ones, including works by such authors as Robert Munsch, Sandra Boynton, Eric Carle and Dr. Seuss.
The authors have developed activities and resources for each of the books. Each book kit includes an overview; a warm-up activity; a group discussion topic; handouts for families; information on the author; and a snack idea for the week.
The authors have also included tips for running the program successfully.
Added: 2013-03-22
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