Ready 2 Read is meant to help parents and caregivers understand the value of sharing language and literacy with their children, and to empower them in aiding their children's language and knowledge growth.
The Tools You Need: Get Ready 2 Read
From Webjuction: "Supercharged Storytimes is a self-paced course consisting of six modules, which include videos, readings, activities, and reflection questions. The course provides training in how to intentionally apply research-based practices to boost early literacy in young children attending library storytime."
1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a fun, early-literacy focused project that challenges families and caregivers to read 1,000 books to their children before they start kindergarten. This program focuses on helping children develop early literacy skills, empowering parents, families, and caregivers to be their children's first teachers, and encouraging quality family time in a fun and engaging way.1000 Books Before Kindergarten was originally created in Nevada, and has since spread across the nation, with programs flourishing in all kinds of communities.How Does It Work?Public libraries can create their own 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program to help encourage all pre-K children in the community and their families learn to love reading and strengthen their early literacy skills.
To start a program, you will need:
A Tracking Method for Books read
A theme
Support for families participating in the program: This could be prizes, milestones, early literacy tips, supplements to your collection or even just giving book recommendations!
Participating Libraries in Montana
Sidney-Richland County Library
Other Resources
