It is meant to supplement, not replace, the regular curriculum of kindergarten and first grade teachers. They will discover how to use games to reinforce concepts taught, poetry, songs and drama, and rhythmic writing. The instruction is participatory and multisensory with ample time devoted to practice. Karen Roof A curriculum designed to meet the developmental needs of pre-readers, enhancing their reading readiness capabilities. The curriculum, based in large measure on phonological awareness skills that can be directly taught through age appropriate activities for kindergarten and first grade children, has been developed by Virginia Biasotto in response to the needs expressed by elementary teachers.
Scholarships are available for Delaware teachers.