RESOURCES FOR THOSE WHO WORK WITH CHILDREN

FAMILY LITERACY MEMBERSHIP

Based on the Canada Storysacks Program, READ Saskatoon created its own Storybag Collection available for loan to schools, daycares and organizations to use in their own family literacy programs. Our Family Literacy Coordinator can show you how to use a Storybag or suggest ideas to compliment your theme! Family Literacy memberships are available for $50 per school year. With your membership you will also receive access to the Come Read with Me Library and (RAPP) Reading and Parents  program located in our office. 

Each Story Bag contains a children’s book (6 copies to be used by parents), and activities (colouring pages, games and crafts, non-fiction materials, snack ideas and activity suggestions) related to the theme of the book.
The CRWM program uses children’s books as a starting point for developing literacy skills and discussing a wide range of parenting topics.

RAPP packs are filled with books,  reading and language hints, craft ideas, poetry and activity sheets all related to the theme of the book.

READ Saskatoon offers a free Introduction to Family Literacy Certificate Training throughout the year. It is recommended that Story Bag users have this training prior to using the Story Bag program.

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STORYBAG COLLECTION

Based on the Canada Storysacks Program, READ Saskatoon created its own Storybag Collection available for loan to schools, daycares and organizations to use in their own family literacy programs. Our Family Literacy Coordinator can show you how to use a Storybag or suggest ideas to compliment your theme! Family Literacy memberships are available for $50 per school year. With your membership you will also receive access to the Come Read with Me Library and (RAPP) Reading and Parents  program located in our office. 

Each Story Bag contains a children’s book (6 copies to be used by parents), and activities (colouring pages, games and crafts, non-fiction materials, snack ideas and activity suggestions) related to the theme of the book.
The CRWM program uses children’s books as a starting point for developing literacy skills and discussing a wide range of parenting topics.

RAPP packs are filled with books,  reading and language hints, craft ideas, poetry and activity sheets all related to the theme of the book.

READ Saskatoon offers a free Introduction to Family Literacy Certificate Training throughout the year. It is recommended that Story Bag users have this training prior to using the Story Bag program.  

Family Literacy Membership Agreement ( PDF)

View Storybags here

Storybag list 2011-2012

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“RAPP with READ” Reading and Parents Program

The READ Saskatoon Reading and Parents Program is a free bi-weekly program for parents who access Family Literacy programs. Parents use books, songs, and rhymes to introduce children to pre-reading skills at home. RAPP helps parents in their role as their child’s first and most important teacher.

Find out how you can encourage family reading and help parents support their children’s emergent literacy skill development by hosting this program.

Course Length: 1 hour
Course Date: If your staff & parents are interested in hosting this program for your families, dates can be set. READ Saskatoon provides all the materials for this program
Course Location: READ Saskatoon
Cost: $50 Yearly Family Literacy Membership
See the brochure here!

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Family Learning Olympics- How can I host one in my Community?

This workshop is a brief introduction to developing proposal ideas, setting objectives and evaluation methodologies.

Course Length: 1 hours
Course Dates: Thursday, September 29th, 2011 4-5pm
Location: READ Saskatoon
Cost: No charge