1. Nohelia Parkerson Beep 4384 Dr. Amaro

2. The Wee Read program takes place here every Tuesday from 10:30 – 11:30 AM

3. Designed for babies or toddlers, accompanied by a parent. An environment that nurtures and stimulates children in different ways. Will help with language acquisition and pre-literacy skills.

4. The first 10 minutes of every lesson the children get the chance to explore all different types of books. Usually the UTA volunteers sit around the carpet area and read a few books to the children.

5. We always sing the “Good Morning/Buenos Dias” song. I usually lead this song with the help of “Lola” our special puppet friend. The children are fascinated with “Lola".

6. We also sing others song related to the theme for the lesson of the day. Singing helps the children with rhythm and repetition. We let the children use musical instrument to go along with the rhythm of the songs.

7. At story time, we try to read 2 books related to the theme. When Liliana and I led our lesson we read “Old MacDonald's had a Farm” and “Touch and Feel Farm Animals”

8. The parent and child get to create a craft related to the theme of the lesson. One of the crafts we did was to make farm animal puppets. The parent does most of the work, but the child gets to help.

9. Fun time consist of the children playing with educational toys. Mrs. Matsumoto, our mentor, received a grant from Lakeshore and was able to fill the room with great toys.

10. The toys used in the program were all educational. We had math, science and reading. These toys helped the children with their motor skills.

11. I enjoyed going to the Wee Read Program on Tuesdays. I became attached to all the children and their parents. I learned so much from Mrs. Matsumoto, she is a great mentor. This program made me more confident in speaking and interacting with children. It reassured me that this is what I want to do for the rest of my life!!!