Children’s Early Childhood Literacy Programming Proposal Rebecca Bardales and Nerissa Robinson San Jose State University Info 269-10 Early Child Literacy Professor Elizabeth Wrenn-Estes October 25, 2015

Early Literacy Facts 16-18 months is when children will collect vocabulary 1/3 children will not have skills to learn to read 50 million 25 million 12 million Children ages 3-5 2X’s more likely Kupcha-Szrom, J. Ghoting, S.N. & Martin-Diaz, P. Dr. Todd Ripley United for Libraries

Proposal Reading Singing Writing Playing Talking The Echo Park Public Library would like to propose the creation of a room inside the Echo Park Public Library Main library location, specifically designated to aide in early literacy skills. This room will be interactive by design and its programs and activities will build off of the five early literacy practices. Reading Singing Writing Playing Talking

Echo Park Public Library-Mission Statement The mission of the Children’s “Read and Rock” Room is to enhance the early literacy skills in children 0-8 through guided reading, writing, singing, playing and talking. Aligned with Echo Park Public Library’s early literacy goals, the program will offer an opportunity for parents and children to experience an interactive area designed and dedicated to building skills needed for school entry and beyond. Reading Singing Writing Playing Talking

“Read and Rock” PLAYroom

Reading “Reading is the single most important way to help your child get ready to read”. -Every Child Ready to Read

Singing “The rhythms in song help children decipher individual sounds and syllables”.- Every Child Ready to Sing

Writing “Children learn important skills by writing and drawing”. -Every Child Ready to Write

Playing “Playing teaches children how to think, imagine and express themselves.” -Every Child Ready to Play

Talking “Talking to your child teaches them the richness of language and helps them learn new words and information”. -Every Child Ready to Talk

Digital Literacy Digital technologies are the new tools—mediating a child’s experience of the world, their language, their physical interactions through cause and effect, and their social interactions.

Budget Furniture Books Toys Technology Staff $14,000.00/ year $9,203.91 $10,000.00 $1226.53 $17,407.95

Conclusion Having a room such as “Read to Rock” PLAYroom is beneficial for generations to come. Every parent wants their child to succeed. Here at Echo Park Library and with your help we can provide a PLAYroom that focus on early literacy so every child has the potential to become great readers.  Reading, Singing, Writing, Playing, and Talking are skills are can be embed at home, but often times parents are not committed. Having a place where families can come and learn is a gift that will never stop giving.

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