I highly recommend that you check out Raising A Reader's new Family Shared Reading Program. (FSRP) They have done all the hard work curating books & support resources and they are so great to work with!
When COVID hit, they completely revamped their traditional RAR model and added this new way to connect with families.
They just recently had a webinar on the new program... Which you can access using this link to the replay of the
30-minute FSRP webinar recording .
It gives an overview of how it can help you and your families continue the learning while building their home libraries and enhancing the home - school connection.
They also linked an FSRP Webinar slide deck, to share with other members of your team, and a 2-page FSRP flyer, to give your families and other stakeholders a quick look at what's included.
If you have any questions about the Family Shared Reading Program, just reach out to rarinquiry@raisingareader.org.
Another amazing support they started in response to the pandemic has been their Friday Town Hall Zoom meetings, during which they highlight different programs and organizations doing the RAR/FSRP programs across the country... So many practical tips, creative ideas, and info on other resources get shared during those Zoom meetings. I truly look forward to them & tune in as often as I can. (Plus they always send the recording that you can watch later, if you miss.)
Note: *They are not weekly anymore. I think they have backed down to once a month or every other week.
I know this sounds like a paid commercial, LOL, but I am not affiliated with them in any way. We have offered the traditional version of Raising A Reader in our county for several years, and I am just a really big fan of the program & everyone I've interacted with at RAR. 😀
https://www.raisingareader.org/what-we-do/family-shared-reading-program/
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Deborah Musika,
Executive Director
Montgomery County
Partnership for Children
Troy NC
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-12-2021 02:07 PM
From: Kathryn Liscum
Subject: Home Literacy Bags
Hi!
I am a Pre-K teacher within a K-12 school district. We are in a rural area of Northern New York and many families face socio-economic challenges. There are two Pre-K teachers and three Speech-Language Pathologists who are creating a resource team to create and use home literacy bags/kits. Our goal is to support families who do not have access to resources and/or lack the understanding on the importance of early language and literacy skills that are developed in the home (oral language, vocabulary, etc.) through shared reading and simple activities.
My question --- does anyone currently utilize home literacy kits/bags with their families? I'm hoping to connect with someone who can share what they've developed and procedures for implementing with families. Thank you!
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Kathryn Liscum
Canton NY
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