Synopses & Reviews
Getting parents to participate in their child's education is easy with these take-home reproducibles! This book provides a single-source guide to selected reading and extension activities for grade levels K-6. Each activity sheet includes a summary of a book, discussion questions, and a list of engaging learning projects for adults and children. The activities are designed to increase discussion, build reading skills, and develop comprehension. More than 100 titles of quality children's literature are featured. Teachers will love this unique way to promote reading, and it's great PR for the library. A must for school and public libraries!
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Useful for program planning.School Library Media Activities Monthly
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The activities require no special skills or tools; they simply encourage children to read, and invite the adults in the child's life to become involved in the learning process.Library Lane
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The one-page format is convenient for teachers and librarians who wish to send material home...Discussion questions and activities are thought-provoking, pertinent and age-appropriateColorado Libraries
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A practical outreach tool for librarians intent on involving parents in the reading lives of their children.infotech: The Advisory List
Synopsis
Getting parents to participate in their child's education is easy with these take-home reproducibles! This book provides a single-source guide to selected reading and extension activities for grade levels K-6. Each activity sheet includes a summary of a book, discussion questions, and a list of engaging learning projects for adults and children. The activities are designed to increase discussion, build reading skills, and develop comprehension. More than 100 titles of quality children's literature are featured. Teachers will love this unique way to promote reading, and it's great PR for the library. A must for school and public libraries!
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-122) and index.
About the Author
ANTHONY D. FREDERICKS is Professor of Education, York College, York, Pennsylvania, and the author of more than 50 teacher resource books as well as 20 award-winning children's books.