1. LEAP Literacy Education At Play: A Collaboration Between Public and School Librarians Laura Antolin – Evanston Public Library Sue Jicha – Evanston/Skokie District 65 Chris Skoglund – Evanston/Skokie District 65 Amy Wharton – Evanston/Skokie District 65

2. WHO, WHAT and WHY? Laura & Chris

3. LET’S PLAY!

4. LEAP Lessons in a nutshell: 1.Introduce subject, present vocabulary, read lead story, engage in discussion 2.Review vocabulary, read a second story, model play. 3.Read a third story, review play scenario and have the children play 4.Engage in play again with extension activities

5. HOW DO I MAKE THIS WORK AT MY SCHOOL? Audience Funding Developing Materials

6. TIME TO EXPLORE! LEAP Stations Q and A