The Family Reading program from New Readers press is designed to help adults read to children while, at the same time, learning strategies that develop their own literacy skills. It addresses the growing awareness that the literacy proficiencies of children are closely tied to those of the adults in their family. Family Reading is an ideal supplement to any Adult Basic Education or literacy program. It is easily adaptable to serving beginning and intermediate-level readers. The instructor demonstrates strategies common to good readers.
Learners practice the strategies using children's books and adult selections.
Discussion is a key part of each session which build on learners' strengths. Writing is an integral part of the learners' response to the reading. Dates for the next meeting will be posted on the 25 th at the meeting.