Sentences with phrase «library reading programs»

Teachers can also encourage students and their parents to take advantage of local resources, such as public library reading programs.

Often we are helping a group add a meal program to an existing summer day camp or library reading program, for example.

2 — Some teachers actively pursue parental involvement in the classroom, mention that parents participate in opportunities offered at school (i.e., library reading program, parent center, site council, school meetings).

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Summer is when you march yourself down to the local library, come out with more books than you can carry, and then beat the pants off all the other kids enrolled in the summer reading program by downing every Ramona book within a 50 mile radius like so many shots of vodka.

... my memory of his sojourn there [at Tuskeegee University] was kept alive by the sight of his name on checkout slips of so many of the library books of fiction, poetry, history, and literary criticism that had become the main part of my own personal extracurricular reading program.

«Our employees get involved in everything from summer reading programs at the local library to blood drives to working at the local food pantry,» Davis says.

Many libraries are also participating in winter reading programs and offering prizes.

, the library's summer reading programs are in full swing, and you're deep into the latest bestseller.

Many libraries have weekly story hours and summer reading programs.

But library summer reading programs are just one of many options, so don't stop there.

Most libraries have story programs or reading activities and there's an endless selection of books to keep your young reader occupied.

I love taking my girls to the library over the summer — the kids enjoy the summer reading program.

- We also have a terrific library loan program, and I have read every semi-natural birthing book I can get my hands on.

We sign up for the summer reading program at our local library and take advantage of their educational activities through out the summer.

Most local libraries host summer reading programs for children of all ages.

Most libraries offer organized reading programs during school breaks for students based on their school levels.

In some libraries, fun classes and reading programs are offered.

Year - round, all Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries host early literacy and fun reading - themed programs to encourage children of all ages to become lifelong learners.

All 37 Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries and the Books on Wheels Bookmobile are currently offering hundreds of Summer Reading «Build a Better World» programs, including Passport to Reading, Read Down Your Fines, Radio DJ Storytelling, Library Night @ Holland Speedway Races and Library Night @ the Ballpark with the Buffalo Bisons.

They are all a part of the 2017 Summer Reading program announced today by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries.

Summer Reading programs and activities are in full swing in all 37 Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries this summer.

«Last year, more than 39,000 children and teenagers took advantage of library Summer Reading programs right here in Erie County,» said Mary Jean Jakubowski, Library System director.

Libraries offer dozens of engaging programs for children, teens and adults in reading and reading - related activities such as Battle of the Books.

«I was honored to join representatives from the library, community organizations and local officials to announce the «Read Aloud 15 Minutes» program to encourage parents, grandparents and caregivers to spend at least 15 minutes a day reading to children.

Learn about the great programs and incentives in all 37 Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries designed to encourage children to read all summer long - such as:

The 2017 Summer Reading program was announced Saturday by the Buffalo and Erie County Public Libraries.

Check your local library for their summer reading program or discounted park passes.

It was the first program I had explored that truly resinated with me AND I had quite a bit of the recommended reading already in my home library!

Hi, Anne, When I taught a blended learning academy over the summer we used a program called Imagine Learning to differentiate reading skills, ST Math (which develops conceptual understanding), and Myon (an online reading library)- just to name a few programs.

The organization works to develop authentic literacy skills through an innovative program of teacher training and parent participation; the creation of libraries; and Soy Autor, a unique reading - writing program that incorporates tablet technologies.

Serving food at community sites and activities has had a welcome side effect — youth participation in existing initiatives, like summer reading programs at local libraries, has increased.

Information about the program (and area schools) is available at health centers and local preschools, and a partnership with 27 branches of the local library system helps parents get connected to school services — in addition to registering them for library cards to encourage reading at home.

Structure volunteer programs within the school, such as opportunities for students to help out in life skills classes, read or tutor young children, assist in the computer lab, aid students in the library, provide support to students who are recovering from an injury or dealing with a medical condition, or gather work for students who miss school.

School Makes «Community Read» Its Own A local librarys community reading program has given rise to a month - long family reading program at Meadow Glens Elementary School in Naperville, Illinois.

«Our volunteer therapy teams go into schools, libraries, after - school programs, detention centers, and hospitals where kids are in long - term wards,» says Paula Dalby, READ's national coordinator.

Go to the library: A free resource with summer reading programs and enrichment activities during the summer months.

Training is provided for those who serve as volunteers in the clinic, copy room, library, science lab and garden center, and as volunteers in programs such as the school Safety Patrol, Student of the Week, and Reading Incentives.

The instructors in the program are professionals in children's literature from the local public - library system, who read to the parents» children and help them write stories and lyrics to songs.

We propose the active participation of the school library media program toward the development of STEM identities among young people by having school librarians (1) provide advisory information on the science - infused books and programs that young people can read — the school librarian as the information specialist; (2) collaborate with STEM teachers and provide intellectual and physical access that further enrichs the STEM learning — the school librarian as the instructional partner; and (3) act as technology allies to help educators and students experiment with new media tools and online communities.»

The program enhances learning resources and supports the distribution of books to children through their classrooms to promote the growth of home libraries and reading among students.

These results are corroborated by a large body of research showing a strong correlation between reading achievement and effective school library programs.

Research by Queen's University and People for Education (School Libraries and Student Achievement in Ontario, 2006) found a correlation between enjoyment in reading and school library programs.

The Second Evaluation of the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program (2009) provides findings on how grant funds are targeted to schools, uses of the grant funds, staff collaboration and professional development, and the relationship between participation in the program and reading achievement Program (2009) provides findings on how grant funds are targeted to schools, uses of the grant funds, staff collaboration and professional development, and the relationship between participation in the program and reading achievement program and reading achievement scores.

After reviewing several educational software options, the teachers made three purchases ---- a digital library and reading comprehension and math programs ---- for an initial cost of $ 25,000, plus a recurring subscription fee of $ 75 to $ 100 per student per year.

The Dominican study: Public library summer reading programs close the reading gap.

Similarly, a study of public library summer reading programs found that these programs raised reading scores but also found that participants were from a higher socioeconomic level than students who did not participate (Roman, Carran, & Fiore, 2010).

A student's reading level is then accurately correlated to major reading programs, including Lexile, ATOS, F&P, and DRA so teachers can also direct students to supplemental reading materials in your school or library that are appropriate to his / her reading level and recommended instructional strategies and interventions.

For example, Keith Lance reports in the 2000 Colorado study, How School Librarians Help Kids Achieve Standards: «Schools with well - developed library media programs average 10 % to 15 % higher on fourth grade reading scores and 18 % higher on seventh grade reading scores than schools where libraries are less developed.

A well - configured library will last through future reading program adoptions and continue to provide the kinds of resources that students and teachers need to be successful.

Britni Proudman is the Four Heroes Elementary library media specialist and manages the school's reading program, built around Renaissance Accelerated Reader 360 ®.