Fun for Parents and Children

Fun for Parents and Children
[Instructions for presenters are in brackets and red type. Additional background information for this workshop is included in the Every Child Ready to Read® (ECRR) 2nd Edition Manual and CD. For this workshop, have an assortment of age-appropriate materials (birth to age five) nearby to use during the presentation: board books, picture books, information books, music CDs, read-along kits, and other types of materials that parents can use to help their children get ready to read. For the interactive parts of the program have copies of the Three Little Kittens nursery rhyme, construction paper mittens and crayons for each child, three pairs of mittens, three plates, and a hat for mother cat. If you are comfortable using puppets, have a cat puppet that can talk about the rhyme and lead the singing. If you have puppets or flannel figures for the Three Little Kittens, have these available. This presentation includes optional slides for The Little Red Hen. If you prefer to use this story, substitute appropriate props, flannel board, or puppets. Choose one set of slides to use in your presentation, either for the Three Little Kittens or The Little Red Hen; delete the other set.] Information to present and points to make to the audience are in black type. Consider your community and audience as you present the workshop. The workshop is intended to be flexible, so that you can modify the presentation. For example, you can substitute books and activities that may have special meaning for parents and children you expect to attend. Feel free to present information in your own words. [Presenter: Welcome caregivers and children and introduce the workshop.] Points to make We are happy you are here. We are going to have fun together while we talk about how to start getting your child ready to read. You will leave with ideas you can begin to use today.

Learning to read begins before children start school.
Reading is essential to school success. Start now to help your child get ready to read. Learning to read begins before children start school. Points to make From the time they are infants, children learn language and other important skills that will help them learn to read. Whether your child is four days old or four years old, it is not too early or too late to help him or her develop important literacy and pre-reading skills. Doing this now will make it easier for your child to learn to read when he or she starts school. Today, we are going to talk about the five best ways to help children get ready to read. They are talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing. You can use these with children of different ages, and they are easy to make part of your everyday routine. Do not push your child. Do have fun with these activities so your child wants to do them again and again!

You are your child’s first teacher. You know your child best.
Children learn best by doing, and they love doing things with you. Why are parents so important in helping their children get ready to read? Points to make You have been your child’s teacher from the day he or she was born. You know more about your child than anyone else. This includes the best ways and times for your child to learn. Let’s try something. [Presenter: Ask parents to introduce their child to someone sitting next to them. Have the children shake hands.] If your child is old enough, show him or her how to introduce himself or herself to another child or an adult and shake hands. Have your child model what you do. If your child isn’t speaking yet, make the introductions for him or her. If your child is shy, introduce him or her to the person next to you and ask if they want to shake hands. Parents are tremendous role models, and children learn a lot just from watching you. If your children see that you think reading is important and enjoy it, they will follow your lead. Children learn best by doing—and they love doing things with YOU.

Help your child get ready to read with simple activities every day.
Five simple practices help children get ready to read. Points to make We are going to talk about five of the best ways to help children learn pre- reading skills and get ready to read. These five practices are easy to do with children of all ages. They can be done at home, at the doctor’s office, in the car, or anywhere you and your child spend time together. The five best ways to help your child get ready to read are: Talking Singing Reading Writing Playing Let’s have some fun with each one. Help your child get ready to read with simple activities every day.

Talking helps your child get ready to read.
“_________ came to the library today. We’re so glad, we’ll shout ‘Hooray!’” [Presenter: Use a simple rhyme to introduce each child. “(Child’s name) came to the library today. We’re so glad, we’ll shout ‘Hooray!’”] Points to make Your child’s name is one of the most important words he or she will learn. It is one of the first words your child will want to read and write. Talking helps your child get ready to read.

Use the language you know best to help your child get ready to read.
Points to make If English is not your first language, speak to your child in the language you know best. This allows you to explain things to your child more fluently. Your child will be able to translate what he or she knows later, rather than having to learn both the concept and the English word at the same time. Use the language you know best to help your child get ready to read.

Let’s start with a picture walk. We’re going to meet the three little kittens who lost their mittens. [Presenter: Using the Three Little Kittens, demonstrate the following so parents can learn how to take a “picture walk,” which is having a conversation about a book before you read it. Important: this is a picture walk; you are not reading the story but are having a conversation about it. Look at the cover. Point out the title and author. Talk about the illustrator. Ask children what they think the story is about. If children are in the audience, model how you would count the kittens on a child’s fingers and make the sound of a kitten. “Walk” through the book, page by page. Talk about the characters and predict what might happen to them. Make a guess about how the book will end. Tell parents to talk about the meaning of words that their children may not know.] Points to make A picture walk is a good example of a quality conversation. A picture walk: Teaches a child to take turns in order to have a conversation. Helps children become familiar with how books work and are organized. Gives you a chance to introduce new words and what they mean. (Parent: “The kittens are wearing mittens. How are mittens different from gloves?”) Provides opportunities to rephrase what the child says so he or she can learn more language. (Child: “Me do that.” Parent: “Yes, you have eaten pie. What is your favorite kind?”) Extends conversations to help children learn more about something. Helps children make connections to past and future events so they understand that language sometimes represents events that are not happening right now. (Parent: “Maybe we should make a pie this week. Where can we find a recipe?”) Talking helps your child get ready to read.

Use a picture walk to: Learn new words. Take turns. Make connections. [Presenter: This is an optional slide. If you have time, continue to model the picture walk technique and show how you can extend the conversation about a book. Using the Three Little Kittens, ask if anyone knows the names of some cats. This can include a pet’s name like “Elmo,” a breed of cat like Siamese, or a coat color like “calico.” Ask if anyone wants to talk about a cat they know. Model how to listen and extend the conversation by making connections between what children think is happening in the story and things that have happened in their own lives.] Talking helps your child get ready to read.

We’re going on a picture walk. Let’s meet the little red hen and her friends. [Presenter: This is an optional slide. The Little Red Hen works well for older preschoolers and can be substituted for the Three Little Kittens. Or choose another pattern book, especially if you have props, flannel board, or puppets to support it. Delete the Three Little Kittens slides if you will not be using them. Important: this is a picture walk; you aren’t reading the story but having a conversation about it before you read the book. Look at the cover. Point out the title and author. Talk about the cover illustration. Ask children what they think the story is about. “Walk” through the book, page by page. Talk about the characters and predict what might happen to them. Make a guess about how the book will end. Tell parents to talk about the meaning of words that their children may not know.] Points to make A picture walk is a good example of a quality conversation. A picture walk: Teaches a child to take turns in order to have a conversation. Helps children become familiar with how books work and are organized. Gives parents a chance to introduce new words and what they mean. (Parent: “The hen was delighted when she found the seeds. She was very pleased and happy. When have you felt delighted?”) Provides opportunities to rephrase what your child says so he or she can learn more language. (Child: “Me do that.” Parent: “Yes, you dig in the dirt.”) Extends conversations to help children learn more about something. (Parent: “The little red hen was disappointed that her friends would not help her. How would that make you feel?”) Helps a child make connections to past and future events so they understand that language sometimes represents events that are not happening right now. (Parent: “What kind of seeds should we plant? Who should we ask to help?”) Talking helps your child get ready to read.

A picture walk is a wonderful way to talk about a book. [Presenter: This is an optional slide. If you have time, ask parents to do a picture walk with their child. Provide a book for each adult and child to share.] Points to make Talk about new and interesting words in this book. Have your child tell you what is happening in the story. Expand on what your child says. For example, a parent might say, “Yes, that is a cave…a cave is like a hole in a mountain. Sometimes bats or bears live in caves.” Take turns and give your child lots of time to make comments and express ideas. Make connections between the story and your child’s experiences. For example, “Do you remember when we saw a bear at the zoo? Did the bear have a cave?” Speak in your home language (the language you speak most fluently), even if the book is in English. Remember, this is a picture walk. You are not reading the story. Talking helps your child get ready to read.

Singing helps your child get ready to read.
Songs are a natural way to learn about language. Points to make Songs help children develop listening skills and pay attention to the rhythms and rhymes of spoken language. Most songs have a different note for each syllable. This helps children break down words so they hear individual sounds in a word. This is an important pre- reading skill. Singing also slows down language so children can hear different parts of words and notice how they are alike and different. Clapping along to rhythms helps children hear the syllables in words, and it helps them practice motor skills. Singing also helps children learn new words and adds to their general knowledge. Singing helps your child get ready to read.

This is the way we wash our mittens, Wash our mittens, wash our mittens, Early in the morning. This is the way we eat our pie, Eat our pie, eat our pie, Early in the evening. This is the way we say yum-yum, Say yum-yum, say yum-yum, Every day at dinner. [Presenter: Use this slide if you used the Three Little Kittens earlier. Lead parents and children in singing “This is the way we wash our mittens” to the tune of “Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush.” If you have time, ask if someone could suggest a new verse. Example, “This is the way we cry boo-hoo, when we have lost our mittens.”] Points to make Singing helps children remember things for a longer time. Singing helps children hear the smaller sounds in words. Sing songs with rhyming words, silly words, and long stretched out words. Sings songs fast, slow, and over and over. Singing helps your child get ready to read.

This is the way we plant our seeds, Plant our seeds, plant our seeds. Early in the morning. Repeat using: Water the wheat Cut the wheat Go to the mill Make the dough Make the bread Eat the bread [Presenter: This is an optional slide for The Little Red Hen, if that is the story you used earlier. Encourage parents to sing with their children. Repeat the song using suggested verses. Sing to the tune of “Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush.”] Points to make Singing helps children remember things for a longer time. Singing helps children hear the smaller sounds in words. Sing songs with rhyming words, silly words, and stretched out words. Sings songs fast, slow, and over and over. Singing helps your child get ready to read.

Shared reading is the best way to help your child get ready to read.
Reading together with your children is the single most important way to help them get ready to read. Points to make No matter what your child’s age, reading together with your child—or shared reading—is the single most important activity that you can do to help your child get ready to read. Shared reading is valuable because your child has your full attention, and you are enjoying the experience together. Shared reading develops a love of reading and an appreciation of books. Children who enjoy being read to are more likely to want to learn to read themselves. A child’s interest in reading is an important predictor of later reading achievement. Shared reading is the best way to help your child get ready to read.

Let’s read the Three Little Kittens. F Y I [Presenter: Model book reading with the group. Discuss the meaning of unfamiliar words. Talk about the shape of a mitten and how it is different than a glove. Talk about other words for “angry.” Use the “oral close” technique where you stop before a predictable word or line and ask children to chime in. For example, say “the three little” _______. Pause while children say “kittens.” Or “lost their” _______. Pause while children say “mittens.” Ask open ended questions at the end of the story. Examples: What made the kittens happy? What made them sad? Why were they frightened at the end of the story?] Points to make Reading together and talking about what you read: Increases children’s vocabulary and background knowledge. Helps children learn how books work and how written language looks. Gives them an understanding of how stories are organized—that they have a beginning, middle, and end. Encourages imaginative thinking. Shared reading is the best way to help your child get ready to read.

Let’s read The Little Red Hen. F Y I [Presenter: This is an optional slide for The Little Red Hen. Model book reading with the group. Discuss the meaning of unfamiliar words. Use the “oral close” technique where you stop before a predictable word or line and ask the children to chime in. For example, say “the little red” _______. Pause while children say “hen.” Or “Not I said the” _______. Pause while children say “cat.” Ask open ended questions at the end of the story. Examples: Do you think the little red hen was fair to her friends? Why do you think the little red hen’s friends would not help? If you wanted some bread, what would you do?] Points to make Reading together and talking about what you read: Increases children’s vocabulary and background knowledge. Helps children learn how books work and how written language looks. Gives them an understanding of how stories are organized—that they have a beginning, middle, and end. Encourages imaginative thinking. Shared reading is the best way to help your child get ready to read.

Writing helps your child get ready to read.
Reading and writing go together. Making Marks Drawing and Writing [Presenter: If you used the Three Little Kittens, give everyone a paper mitten and crayon. If you used The Little Red Hen, give everyone a piece of paper. Ask adults to write their name with their non-dominant hand. Ask how it felt. Point out that children need time and practice to develop the physical ability to write.] Points to make Reading and writing go together. Both are ways to represent spoken words and to communicate information or tell stories. Children become aware that printed letters stand for spoken words as they see print used in their daily lives. They see parents and others read newspapers, food labels, road signs, and mail. They watch caregivers write lists, jot down reminders, or make notes on a calendar. One of the first words children write is their name. This usually begins as scribbling. As children learn letter names and improve their motor skills, they begin to form the letters of their names. As children scribble and draw, they practice eye- hand coordination and exercise the muscles in their fingers and hands. This helps develop the fine motor control they need to write letters and words. Writing helps your child get ready to read. Name Writing Word Writing

Writing helps your child get ready to read.
Reading and writing go together. Let’s write our names on our mittens. [Presenter: If you used the Three Little Kittens, ask children to write their name or initials on a paper mitten; have parents help their child if needed. Ask children and parents to draw a picture about the story and briefly discuss it. Have parents help their child write a caption for the picture. If you used The Little Red Hen, ask children and parents to draw a picture about the story, briefly discuss it, and write a caption for it.] Points to make Encourage your children to “sign” their name on their drawings. Even if this begins as a scribble, children learn that they can write something that represents their name. Later your child will write the initials of his or her first and last name and then the complete name. Ask your child to label parts of a drawing. This also helps children understand that letters and words stand for things. Give your child plenty of opportunities to draw and write. Talk to your child about what he or she draws, ask questions and respond to what your child says, or make up a story to go with the drawing. Children develop a knowledge of the purpose and meaning of reading through writing. Writing helps your child get ready to read.

Playing helps your child get ready to read.
Children learn about language through different kinds of play. Points to make Play is one of the best ways for children to learn language and literacy skills. Play helps children think symbolically: a ruler becomes a magic wand, today becomes a time when dinosaurs were alive, a playmate becomes an astronaut exploring space. Through play, children realize that one thing can stand for another. This also helps children understand that written words stand for real objects and experiences. Playing helps your child get ready to read.

Let’s retell the story of the Three Little Kittens. F Y I [Presenter: Use pictures, felt board pieces, puppets, or simple props like mittens and plates to retell the story of the Three Little Kittens. You could also do a “participation” story where each person or group retells part of the story, contributing one part at a time. This is fun and highlights the important skill of remembering key elements of a story.] Points to make Pretend play helps children think symbolically and develop oral language skills. As children play store or pretend to be an animal, they talk about what they are doing. They practice putting thoughts into words. Dramatic play helps develop narrative skills as children make up a story about what they are doing. This helps them understand that stories happen in an order: first, next, last. Make-believe also gives children a chance to act out real-life situations, work through worries and fears, and use their imagination to solve problems. Play helps children feel a sense of accomplishment and self-confidence. This motivates them to try new experiences and not to give up when something seems difficult. Playing helps your child get ready to read.

Let’s retell the story of The Little Red Hen. F Y I [Presenter: This is an optional slide for The Little Red Hen. Use pictures, felt board pieces, puppets, and/or simple props like an apron, a small shovel, seeds, a hoe, a bowl, and a spoon to retell the story. You could also do a “participation” story where each person or group retells part of the story, contributing one part at a time. This is fun and highlights the important skill of remembering key elements of a story.] Points to make Pretend play helps children think symbolically and develop oral language skills. As children play store or pretend to be an animal, they talk about what they are doing. They practice putting thoughts into words. Dramatic play helps develop narrative skills as children make up a story about what they are doing. This helps them understand that stories happen in an order: first, next, last. Make-believe also gives children a chance to act out real-life situations, work through worries and fears, and use their imagination to solve problems. Play helps children feel a sense of accomplishment and self-confidence. This motivates them to try new experiences and not to give up when something seems difficult. Playing helps your child get ready to read.

Make your home a learning zone!
Your home can be a learning center to help your child get ready to read. Points to make You are your child’s first teacher, and your home is where your child begins to learn. You can make your home a great place to learn and help your child get ready to read. It does not take money to create special spaces where you and your child can talk, sing, read, write, and play. Here are a few ideas. [Presenter: Distribute the handout, “Getting Ready to Read at Home.” Referring to the handout, ask the group to describe places at home where their children read, keep books, write, and play. Make this interactive and emphasize that parents and caregivers do not need expensive toys or games to develop their children’s early literacy skills.]

Your library helps children get ready to read.
[Presenter: You can customize this slide by adding the name of your library or your library’s logo to the purple sidebar on the left. You also can replace the generic “library” photo in the sidebar with a photo of your library. The ECRR Manual includes examples of slides that have been customized to indicate where to place logos, photos, and information. Presenter: Use the following slides to reinforce the five practices of talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing by briefly highlighting how your library supports each one. Have different materials, program calendars, brochures about services, etc. available. Customize what you say, depending on your audience and collections.] Points to make The library has many materials and ideas you can use to talk, sing, read, write, and play with your child. It does not matter if your child is four days old or four years old, we have books, music, programs, and services to help your child learn language and pre-reading skills. Here are just a few examples.

We have books for you to take home
Talking and reading: We have books for you to take home and read together. [Presenter: This is an optional slide. You can customize this slide by adding the name of your library or your library’s logo to the purple sidebar on the left. You also can replace the generic “library” photo in the sidebar with a photo of your library. Add any of the following to the right side of the slide: a photo of your library, suggestions for books that parents and children can check out, or related information of your choice. The ECRR Manual includes examples of slides that have been customized to indicate where to place logos, photos, and information. (See Section II pages 3 and 4.) Customize what you say about this slide, depending on your audience and collections. Show examples of materials to children, parents, and caregivers.]

Singing: We have music to borrow.
[Presenter: This is an optional slide. You can customize this slide by adding the name of your library or your library’s logo to the purple sidebar on the left. You also can replace the generic “library” photo in the sidebar with a photo of your library. Add any of the following to the right side of the slide: a photo of your library, a list of the types of CDs, book/CD combinations, and other materials children and parents can check out, or related information of your choice. The ECRR Manual includes examples of slides that have been customized to indicate where to place logos, photos, and information. (See Section II pages 3 and 4.) Customize what you say about this slide, depending on your audience and collections. Show examples of materials to children, parents, and caregivers.]

We have places where you can write.
Writing: We have places where you can write. [Presenter: This is an optional slide. You can customize this slide by adding the name of your library or your library’s logo to the purple sidebar on the left. You also can replace the generic “library” photo in the sidebar with a photo of your library. Add a photo to the right side of the slide that relates to places at the library where children can write. Alternatively, use a photo of the library or a list of library materials that support children as they learn to write. The ECRR Manual includes examples of slides that have been customized to indicate where to place logos, photos, and information. (See Section II pages 3 and 4.) Customize what you say about this slide, depending on your audience and resources.]

We have places to play and learn.
Playing: We have places to play and learn. [Presenter: This is an optional slide. You can customize this slide by adding the name of your library or your library’s logo to the purple sidebar on the left. You also can replace the generic “library” photo in the sidebar with a photo of your library. Add a photo to the right side of the slide that relates to places at the library where children can play and learn. Alternatively, use a photo of the library or a list of library materials that relate to play. The ECRR Manual includes examples of slides that have been customized to indicate where to place logos, photos, and information. (See Section II pages 3 and 4.) Customize what you say about this slide, depending on your audience and resources.]

We have programs for all ages.
[Presenter: This is an optional slide. You can customize this slide by adding the name of your library or your library’s logo to the purple sidebar on the left. You also can replace the generic “library” photo in the sidebar with a photo of your library. Add a photo to the right side of the slide that relates to programs the library offers, show the cover of a brochure or calendar, or add a list of upcoming programs. The ECRR Manual includes examples of slides that have been customized to indicate where to place logos, photos, and information. (See Section II pages 3 and 4.) Customize what you say about this slide, depending on your audience and resources. Have program brochures or calendars available.]

Join us for more fun workshops for parents and children!
Fun with Letters Fun with Words Fun with Science and Math [Presenter: This is an optional slide. You can customize this slide by adding the name of your library or your library’s logo to the purple sidebar on the left. You also can replace the generic “library” photo in the sidebar with a photo of your library. Add a photo to the right side of the slide that relates to one of the other ECRR programs. The ECRR Manual includes examples of slides that have been customized to indicate where to place logos, photos, and information. (See Section II pages 3 and 4.)]

Thank you for coming today!
We invite you to play our Cruise into Kindergarten Online Game with your child! [Presenter: Customize this slide with the name of your library, a graphic of your library card, your URL, or other library information.]

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