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Become a Let's Read Together
Literacy Volunteer
NH State Parent Information and Resource Center
(PIRC) has partnered with Reading is Fundamental (RiF)
to provide the Care to Read training. Care to Read is a
"train the trainer" model that prepares participants to deliver six
workshops to parents, their neighbors and colleagues in the community.
The Care to Read Training will be held at Plymouth State University, 2 Pillsbury St., Concord NH, January 29, 2009, 9 - 5 & January 30, 2009 9 - 4:30. Cost is $25 (refundable upon delivery of your first workshop).
For more information, call (604) 848-5446 or download the flyer (PDF).
Let’s Read Together was created to assist families to help children become strong readers. The program offers training to to those who wish to do direct outreach to groups of parents with PIRC's Bonding with Books or the Reading is Fundamental workshops. Volunteers are paid a stipend for each workshop delivered.
All of the Let’s Read Together workshops are designed for parents of infants through five years old. Each session teaches important skills needed to explore language, language development and encourage an early love of books. Sessions range from 30 to 90 minutes and can be offered individually or as a series. The workshops provide parents with fun, practical, easy-to-learn tips and ideas on how to introduce books and sounds.
Workshops Available (in addition to Reading is Fundamental workshops)
Bonding with Books - This workshop provides an overview for parents of how to introduce books to very young children and develop a sense of what types of books are appropriate for different ages. Bonding with Books is currently available in a 60- or 90-minute format, in both English and Spanish
Make Reading Fun with Puppets - Sometimes it can be difficult to step out of our comfort zone and be silly with children. However research shows that children respond to fun, humor and out-of-the-box fun. Using a simple sock or glove puppet can offer parent’s the freedom to shed their own character and make reading more like play. This workshop is great for parents alone or attending with their young child.
Make Reading Fun- Creating Your Own Books - This interactive workshop provides ideas, tools and materials for parents learn how to make simple books. No matter what your comfort level is with reading, making a book and sharing a story with a young child is a fast (and easy) way to help children grow to love books. Leave this workshop with a hand made gift for your young child.
For more information, please call (604) 848-5446 or email kphillips@nhpirc.org.