Why is it important? The family is at the starting point for the development of language, cultural perceptions, beliefs, and attitudes for their children’s lives.
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| Student from R.L. Stevens practices his writing and gives a shout out to Cool School at Family Literacy Night! |
- Children’s reading scores improve dramatically when their parents are involved in helping them learn to read.
- Low family income and lack of education are the two biggest risk factors that hamper a child’s early learning and development.
I wanted to share some details from the recent family literacy night I attended at R.L. Stevens Elementary. Our fabulous mentor teacher, Margo Addison, with the help of the CalSERVES team planned a great night for parents and students.
I hope it inspires you to plan your own literacy night.
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| AmeriCorps tutor Sarah Gold makes words fun with students |
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| Melissa Moore catches up with a family by the Book Give-Away |
This year's night was entitled:
Fables,
Farms, and Family Fun!
Bienvenidos a Fábulas, Granjas y Diversión para la
Familia!
The official program begins with a warm welcome from the principal and is followed by workshops conducted by teachers.
Program/Programa
6:00
– 6:10 Welcome by Mrs. Pola Hoard/Bienvenidos ( Sra. Pola Hoard)
6:15
– 6:40
Workshops with teachers /Talleres con maestros
Workshops/Talleres:
Workshop
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Sesiones
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Grades
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Room
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Library
Bingo
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Lotería Biblioteca
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2-6
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Library
Ms.
Grech
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Read
and Sing!
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Lea y Canta!
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K-2
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Rm.
18
Mrs.
Schoellhorn
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Reading
with your child in Spanish
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Leer en espanol con su
hijo/a
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K-3
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RSP
Room
Ms.
Campos
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Autumn
Finger Plays and Rhymes
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Teatro de mano y juegos
de rima otonales
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K-2
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Rm.
4
Ms.
Rodebaugh
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A
Taste of Reading
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Un poquito de lectura
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2-6
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Rm.
15
Ms.
Lesset&Hill
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Scrabble
and Boggle
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Juegos con palabras
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4-6
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Rm.
5
Ms.
Valleado
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Kids
Rule Board Game
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Juego de mesa par ninos
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3-6
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Rm.
3
Ms.
Wandel
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Songs,
Poetry, and Rhythm
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Canciones, poesia y
ritmo
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4-6
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Rm.
14
Mrs.
Noveh
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Rhyming
Bingo
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Loteria de Rima
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K-2
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Rm.
K1
Ms.
Ritch
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| CalSERVES Counselor Carmen Wandel checks out some bingo after leading a "Kids Rule" activity |
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| Site Supervisor Craig Jacques joins a game of Boggle |
After these activities concluded, the group congregates in the cafeteria for more activities, farm fresh produce, and a book give-away.
6:45
– 7:15 Activities in the cafeteria / Actividades en la cafeteria
- Flip books /Libros de modismos y homófonos
- Library Card sign-ups and book information/Tarjetas y información para la biblioteca pública
- Family Name Poetry/ Poesía con su apellido
- File Folder Games / Juegos para hacer
- Word Wheels/Rueda de Palabras
- Sight Word Bingo/Loteria con vocabulario reconocible
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| Sean Fitzgerald builds sentences with his students |
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| To go with the theme, the school partnered with farmers to provide fresh fruits and veggies |
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| The Book Give-Away is a great encouragement for reading |
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| The Carrot suit promotes good health and is lots of fun! |
