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Read to Me Talk With Me
This early literacy program for Kindergarten provides a cornerstone critical to building a solid foundation for reading. It forges a partnership between child, parent, and school that revolves around books and language development.
Your kindergartener will have the opportunity each day to self-select a book that is a classic example of children's literature. It will come home in a zip-lock bag with a pocket folder that contains a HOME READING RECORD sheet.
A parent or grandparent or older sibling reads the book to your child. Each book selections has a list of conversational questions to facilitate discussion before and after reading, as well as an idea for a follow-up activity for your child to do. When your child has completed the story and returned the book, he/she may choose another book to take home. We have 5 different collections of books that will rotate between the classes every 6 weeks. In a six week period, your child can interact with you and up to twenty-five pieces of excellent children's literature.
We count on parent volunteers to keep the program running smoothly.
Volunteers assist children in returning books and projects, selecting new books, and maintaining the classroom Read to Me, Talk with Me log book. It requires about 30 minutes one day a week - usually the first thing in a kindergartner's day. Please let your child's teacher know if you would like to be part of this program. Reading is a top priority at College Gardens.
Join our Read to Me, Talk with Me team!