Return-Path: <nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id e9KGLj924206; Fri, 20 Oct 2000 12:21:45 -0400 (EDT) Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2000 12:21:45 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <A17D7BAAC52ED1119D5800805FEDF58A1F0E81@FRONTIER> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: Dave Page <dpage@frontiercollege.ca> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-FAMILY:3227] Family Literacy Program Tips X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: text/plain X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2650.21) Status: O Content-Length: 802 Lines: 17 1) Spend a lot of time reading with children, getting to know children's books and how to choose and share them with children. 2) Visit lots of kindergarten and pre-school programs, and use the best practices in your program. 3) Establish a good team of colleagues (staff, parents, volunteers) and avoid heirarchy. 4) Use music, movement, crafts and children's books 5) Avoid Disney books 6) Keep snacks till the end of the program 7) Find a good room (rooms) for your program (big, bright, comfy, inviting, with a section for reading and rhymes where there are no distractions such as toys) 8) Avoid Mom and Tot language - attract Dads, Grandmas, Grand-dads by using inclusive language > What do you think is the best tips you have to give people beginning a new > family literacy program?
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