Read with the Family: Lesson 1 Prepared by Alicia Smith, Adriana Chavez asmith@pls.lib.ok.us, achavez@pls.lib.ok.us
Name E-mail
Objective
1) To increase awareness of the importance to children of reading out loud
2) To encourage parents to help their children succeed in school
3) To promote the joy of reading out loud
4) To encourage participation in ESL literacy services
5) To increase awareness and use of family literacy websites on the internet, in the library, and in the community
Warm-up activity
Welcome by facilitator/interpreter
1) Facilitator/interpreter will
distribute pre-test attachment A1 with instructions for completing and collecting
invite participants to enjoy the meal
give instructions to play Lotería (Bingo)
binder with an overview of family literacy sessions, stories, songs, finger plays, brochures
2) Library/literacy staff will move about the room to encourage and assist participants as necessary and to establish a friendly atmosphere
3) Support staff will provide activities for children 4 years of age and younger
Materials needed for warm-up
pre-test attachment A1
Meal to be provided by local restaurant
3) Lotería game with calling cards and game boards, small prizes. Loteria game called ¡Bingles!—www.altaesl.com. Deluxe Treasure Chest Toy Assortment for Loteria prizes—www.demco.com
4) Binder or bag including calendar with dates and times of future programs, program descriptions, stories, songs, and finger plays, brochures, paper and pencil
5) Brochure La Lectura es lo primero download at www.nifl.gov
introduce the storyteller and participate in the presentation attachment A2 Read with the Family using the following books:
Where the Wild Things Are/ Donde Viven Los Monstruos
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs/La Verdadera Historiade los Tres Cerditos
Oh No, Gotta Go
show video Read Aloud:Share a Book with Me (overview of how to read to children daily)
demonstrate how to read nursery rhyme, story, sing
distribute binder including copies of materials used in class, calendar of upcoming sessions, literacy and library information
participants are encouraged to take designated book(s) home and read to their children before next session.
Materials needed for learning activities
attachment A2 Read with the Family
Where the Wild Things Are/ Donde Viven Los Monstruos,ISBN 0064434222
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs/ La Verdadera Historiade los Tres Cerditos,
ISBN 014055758x
Oh No, Gotta Go,ISBN9780399234934
Cinco Dedos
fromThe Bilingual Book of Rhymes, Songs, Stories and Fingerplays, ISBN 0-87659-284-1(include handouts in binder)
Video—Read Aloud: Share a Book with Me, Raising a Reader kit from San Mateo County Library and the Peninsula Partnership for children, Youth, and Families, Clearwater Films, 2000, (13 min.)
Songs—Buenos Dias and Chocolate, from The Bilingual Book of Rhymes, Songs, Stories and Fingerplays,
ISBN 0-87659-284-1(include handouts in binder)
CD—De Colores and Other Latin American Folk Songs for ChildrenISBN 1-57417-00
Conclusion
Encourage participants to
Attend next session
Read books to children
Bring designated books to second session
Sing songs with children
Say rhymes with children
6) Complete post-testattachment A1
Materials needed for conclusion
1) Post-testattachment A1
Extensions/Expansion/Support activities
Children’s activities
During the time adults are in session, support staff will provide in a separate location computer and reading activities for the children of the participants to encourage love of reading and use of library facilities.
Activities may include
Book discussion—read and discuss the questions for Anansi the Spider or other chosen title
4) Making crafts to fit book read or activities set by workshop promoters
Adult activities
Provide a tour of the library highlighting parenting and children’s sections
Demonstrate public use computers to access bookmarked family literacy websites
Offer library card applications.
Benefits of a library card attachment A3
How to get a library card attachment A4
Support resources for all lessons
Books
Where the Wild Things Are/ Donde Viven Los Monstruos, ISBN 0064434222
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs/ La Verdadera Historiade los Tres Cerditos,
ISBN 014055758x
Oh No, Gotta Go, ISBN9780399234934
Music
Songs—Buenos Dias and Chocolate, from The Bilingual Book of Rhymes, Songs, Stories and Fingerplays ,ISBN 0-87659-284-1
CD—De Colores and Other Latin American Folk Songs for Children ISBN 1-57417-00
Video
Read Aloud:Share a Book with Me, Raising a Reader kit from San Mateo County Library and the Peninsula Partnership for children, Youth, and Families, Clearwater Films, 2000, (ca. 13 min.)
Games/Prizes
Deluxe Treasure Chest Toy Assortment for Loteria prizes—www.demco.com
Loteria game called ¡Bingles!—www.altaesl.com
Brochure
La Lectura es lo primero—www.nifl.gov
Marketing Materials
Original Materials
Bilingual brochures
Community contacts/Resources
Local school education coordinators
Local school bilingual coordinators
nformation in Spanish about age appropriate skills needed for school
Local literacy tutors
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Read with the Family: Lesson 2
repared by Alicia Smith, Adriana Chavez asmith@pls.lib.ok.us, achavez@pls.lib.ok.us
Name E-mail
Objective
1) To encourage reading out loud and discussing books with children
2) To provide participants information to help them develop communication skills, attention span, and reading skills in children
Warm-up activity
Welcome by facilitator/interpreter
1) Facilitator/interpreter will
Distribute pre-test attachment B1 with instructions for completing and collecting
Lotería game with calling cards, and game boards, small prizes
Meal provided by local restaurant
Learning activities
(For adults and children 5 and older)
1) Facilitator/interpreter will introduce the storyteller and participate in the reading and discussion of the three books discussed at the previous session. (New families will miss the opportunity to pre-read the books but will not be otherwise affected).
Where the Wild Things AreDonde Viven Los Monstruos
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs/ La Verdadera Historiade los Tres Cerditos
Oh No, Gotta Go
2) Support staff will provide activities for children 4 and younger
Materials needed for learning activities
Where the Wild Things Are/ Donde Viven Los MonstruosISBN 0064434222
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs/ La Verdadera Historiade los Tres Cerditos ISBN 014055758x
Oh No Gotta Go, ISBN 9780399234934
Conclusion
1) Facilitator/Interpreter will teach participants songs and rhymes in Spanish
Songs
Buenos Dias
Chocolate—provided in binder from previous session or handouts
Nursery Rhyme
Cinco Dedos—provided in binder from previous session or handouts
2) Facilitator will ask participants to complete post-test attachment B1
Materials needed for conclusion
Songs
Copies of Buenos Dias and Chocolate from The Bilingual Book of Rhymes, Songs, Stories and FingerplaysISBN 0-87659-284-1
CD
De Colores and Other Latin American Folk Songs for Children
ISBN 1-57417-00
Nursery Rhymes
The Bilingual Book of Rhymes, Songs, Stories and Fingerplays
During the time adults are in session, support staff will provide in a separate location computer and reading activities for the children of the participants to encourage love of reading and use of library facilities. Activities may include
Book discussion—read and discuss the questions for Anansi the Spider or other chosen book.
Singing songs with child care specialist
Playing Loteria
Making crafts
Adult activities
Provide a tour of the library highlighting parenting and children’s sections
Demonstrate public use computers to access bookmarked family literacy websites
Offer library card applications
Benefits of a library card attachment A3
How to get a library card attachment A4
Support resources/Materials/Websites
Books
Where the Wild Things Are/Donde Viven Los Monstruos, ISBN 0064434222
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs/La Verdadera Historia de los Tres Cerditos,
ISBN 014055758x
Oh No Gotta Go, ISBN 9780399234934
The Bilingual Book of Rhymes, Songs, Stories and Fingerplays, ISBN 0-87659-284-1
CD
1) De Colores and Other Latin American Folk Songs for Children, ISBN 1-57417-00
Games
Lotería game(¡Bingles!) with calling cards and game boards, Altaesl.com
ASN-14-94010-25-5
Loteria Prizes— Treasure Chest Toy Assortment, Demco CR121-2665
Websites
Dia De los ninos—http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/diadelosninos/enespanol/enespanol.htm
Information in Spanish about age appropriate skills needed for school
Local literacy tutors
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Family Literacy Based Computer Instruction: Lesson 3
repared by Alicia Smith, Adriana Chavez asmith@pls.lib.ok.us, achavez@pls.lib.ok.us
Name E-mail
Objective
1)To make participants aware of useful websites for improving adult literacy
2)To provide information about websites to improve skills for school readiness
3)To encourage the use of catalog searches
4)To teach how to place a “hold” on library material
Warm up activity
Welcome by facilitator/interpreter
1) Facilitator/interpreter will
Distribute pre-test attachment C1 with instructions for completing and collecting
Give instructions to play Lotería (Bingo)
Invite participants to enjoy the meal
Materials needed for workshop
1) Pre-test attachment C1
Lotería game with calling cards, and game boards, small prizes
3) Meal provided by local restaurant
Learning activities
1) Facilitator/interpreter will use family literacy themed searches to give computer instruction for the following functions
Catalog search
Place hold on websites from English to Spanish
Change language on websites from English to Spanish
Useful websites
Children’s games on library computer
Materials needed for learning activities
bilingual instructions for
Catalog search
Placing hold on library material
Useful websites
Conclusion
Hand out bookmark with useful websites
2) Ask participants to complete post-test attachment C1
Materials needed for conclusion
1) Bookmark with useful sites
http://www.justsoyouknow.us
http://www.colorincolorado.org
http://www.rif.org
http://www.telemundo.com
http://bulkorder.ftc.gov:10937/index.php?
language=spanish&intro=1
http://www.missingkids.com/
http://espanol.denverlibrary.org/recursos/
media.html
2) Other sites of choice
3) Post-test attachment C1
Extensions/Expansion/Support activities
Children’s activities
During the time adults are in session, support staff will provide computer and reading activities for the children of the participants to encourage love of reading and use of library facilities. Activities may include
Singing songs with child care specialist
Playing Loteria
Making crafts such as paper flowers, maracas, etc. (see Lesson 1)
Adult activities
Provide a tour of the library highlighting parenting and children’s sections
Demonstrate public use computers to access bookmarked family literacy websites
Offer library card applications
Benefits of a library card attachment A3
How to get a library card attachment A4
Support resources/Materials/Websites
Games
Lotería game(¡Bingles!) with calling cards, and game boards, Altaesl.com-ASN-14-94010-25-5
Loteria Prizes—Treasure Chest Toy Assortment, Demco CR121-2665
Websites
Library—www.justsoyouknow.us
Literacy—www.colorincolorado.org
Literacy—www.rif.org
Hot Internet Sites en Español—http://www.kn.sbc.com/wired/fil/pages/listspanish.html
Sus niños pueden llenar los espacios en blanco. Puede hacerlo usted?
Noticias en espanol—http://espanol.denverlibrary.org/recursos/media.html
Federal Trade Commission—http://bulkorder.ftc.gov:10937/index.php?language=spanish&intro=1
7 practicas para usar su computadora de manera segura
Alerta en linea bookmark
Community contacts/Resources
Local school education coordinators
Local school bilingual coordinators
Local literacy tutors
Prepared by Alicia Smith, Adriana Chavez asmith@pls.lib.ok.us, achavez@pls.lib.ok.us
Day of the Book/Day of the Child: Lesson 4 Name E-mail
Objective
1) To celebrate books, reading, and children
2) Day of the Book/Day of the Child In Mexico, there is a holiday called Día de Niño’s. This day celebrates children. Children may receive presents and have a party. It is recommended this lesson be on or near April 30th.
Warm-up and learning activity combined
1) Facilitator/interpreter will
Welcome everyone
Facilitator/interpreter will invite participants to enjoy the festivities including cake tres leche and punch, Piñata game, and singing of Piñata song (La Piñata) and other songs, etc
Staff and literacy tutors will move about the room to assist participants as necessary and to establish a friendly atmosphere
Materials needed for workshop
This event is intended to celebrate family books, reading, and children.
Songs—La Piñata, fromThe Bilingual Book of Rhymes, Songs, Stories and Fingerplays,ISBN 0-87659-284-(included in binder from lesson 1)
CD—De Colores and Other Latin American Folk Songs for Children,ISBN 1-57417-00
Refreshments (cake tres leche and punch)
Conclusion
Distribute gift bags with bookmark, booklet, dictionary, and children’s book
Bookmark—A Cualquier Hora, En Cualquier Lugar ¡ Leamos!
Booklet—Como ayudar a su hiijo a ser
un buen lector–this free booklet is available at www.nochildleftbehind.gov
Materials needed for conclusion
Books to give away to participants:
For each family—Merriam-Webster’s Spanish-English Dictionary, ISBN 9780877799160
For each child—No Abras este Libro,
ISBN 8496517152
Booklet—Como ayudar a su hiijo a ser
un buen lector, this free booklet is available at www.nochildleftbehind.gov.
Extensions/Expansion/Support activities
Adult activities
Lotería game (¡Bingles!) with calling cards, and game boards available from Altaesl.com—ASN-14-94010-25-5
Loteria Prizes-Treasure Chest Toy Assortment purchased from Demco CR121-2665
Provide a tour of the library highlighting parenting and children’s sections
Demonstrate public use computers to access bookmarked family literacy websites
Offer library card applications
Benefits of a library card attachment A3
How to get a library card attachment A4
Support resources/Materials/Websites
Games
Lotería game(¡Bingles!) with calling cards and game boards, Altaesl.com-ASN-14-94010-25-5
Loteria Prizes— Treasure Chest Toy Assortment, Demco CR121-2665
1) To make parents aware of effective study skills useful to school children
2) To teach parents how to encourage children to study
3) To teach parents how to help children with their homework
Warm up activity
Welcome by facilitator/interpreter
Facilitator/interpreter will:
distribute Pre test attachment E1 and give instructions to complete
Give instructions to play Lotería (Bingo)
Invite participants to enjoy the meal
Materials needed for workshop
1)Pre test attachment E1
Lotería (Bingo)
Food provided by local restaurant
Learning activities
1) Facilitator/interpreter will introduce a representative from the bilingual education division of the State Department of Education who will discuss how to encourage children to study and how parents can help with homework
Materials needed for learning activities
1) Homework scheduling calendar provided by speaker
Conclusion
Speaker will provide a time for questions and answers
1) Facilitator will:
Hand out school related brochures
Ask participants to complete post test attachment E1
Stop Bullying Now Resource Kit En Espanol—http://ask.hrsa.gov/detail.cfm?PubID=MCH00208
Toolkit for Hispanic Families— http://www.edpubs.org/webstore/Content/search.asp
Post test attachment E1
Extensions/Expansion/Support activities
Children’s activities
During the time adults are in session, support staff will provide computer and reading activities for the children of the participants to encourage love of reading and use of library facilities. Activities may include
Book discussion—read and discuss the questions for Anansi the Spider or other book chosen
Singing songs with child care specialist
Playing Loteria (Bingo)
Making crafts such as paper flowers, maracas, etc. (see Lesson 1)
Adult activities
Provide a tour of the library highlighting parenting and children’s sections
Demonstrate public use computers to access bookmarked family literacy websites
Offer library card applications
Benefits of a library card attachment A3
How to get a library card attachment A4
Support resources/Materials/Websites
Websites
Stop Bullying Now Resource Kit En Espanol— http://ask.hrsa.gov/detail.cfm?PubID=MCH00208
Toolkit for Hispanic Families—http://www.edpubs.org/webstore/Content/search.asp
Community contacts/Resources
Oklahoma State Department of Education
Local teachers
Reaching Goals: Lesson 6
Prepared by Stacy DeLano sdelano@stillwater.org
Name E-mail
Objective
1) To inform participants about the ESL opportunities available in the community
2) To inform participants about GED/trade school opportunities in the community
3) To inform participants about college opportunities for children including grants and scholarships
Warm up activity
Welcome by facilitator/interpreter
Facilitator/interpreter will:
Distribute Pre attachment F1 with instructions for completing and collecting
Invite participants to enjoy the refreshments
Materials needed for workshop
1) Pre test attachment F1
Learning activities
1) Facilitator/interpreter will introduce one or more of the following:
Someone who has recently completed ESL classes to discuss his/her experience
Local school district adult education teacher
Technology center counselor to explain opportunities
Financial aid representative from a state university high school counselor to discuss how to find money for college and the financial aid opportunities based on different citizenship status
Ask participants to complete post test attachment F1
Materials needed for conclusion
1) Post test attachment F1
Extensions/Expansion/Support activities
Children’s activities
During the time adults are in session, support staff will provide computer and reading activities for the children of the participants to encourage love of reading and use of library facilities. Activities may include
Singing songs with child care specialist
Playing Loteria
Making crafts such as bookworm bookmark. Cut two vertical slits near the top of a long piece of one inch wide ribbon. Have children slide green pipe cleaner through the slits and bend upward into antennae. Push a bead onto the top of each antenna. Glue on moveable eyes and a puff ball nose.
Adult activities
Provide a tour of the library highlighting parenting and children’s sections
Demonstrate public use computers to access bookmarked family literacy websites
Offer library card applications
Benefits of a library card attachment A3
How to get a library card attachment A4
Support resources/Materials/Websites
Websites
Program designed to increase the number of low-income students: http://www.ed.gov/programs/gearup/index.html
www.okhighered.org/gearup/requestpubsform.shtml
Guía GEAR UP para Padres de Estudiantes de 9no y 10mo Grado
Guía para Padres de Estudiantes de 11vo y 12vo Grado
La Promesa de Oklahoma - OHLAP (5to – 7mo)
La Promesa de Oklahoma - OHLAP (8vo – 10vo)
Guía Oficial Universidades y Establecimientos Educativos Terciarios de Oklahoma (8vo – 12vo)
Guía para Prepararse para la Universidad para Estudiantes Hispanos en Oklahoma (8vo – 12vo)
Federal Student Aid—www.FSAPubs.org
FAFSA Tips Brochure [Spanish]
FAFSA on the Web Tips Card 2006-2007 [Spanish] Ficha de consejos para FAFSA en la Web
FAFSA on the Web Worksheet: 2007-2008 [Spanish] Planilla de preparacion para FAFSA en la Web
Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid 2007-2008 [Spanish] Como costear los estudios postsecundarios
Need Money for College? [Brochure] Spanish -Necesitas dinero para tus estudios universitarios?
Repaying Your Student Loans [Spanish] - Como reembolsar sus prestamos para estudiantes
Start Here, Go Further with Federal Student Aid: Money for Education Beyond High School (VHS Video)[Spanish]
College Preparation Checklist Brochure
FAFSA 2007-2008 Free Application For Federal Student Aid