Empowering Families: Practical Ways to Involve Parents in Boosting Literacy, Grades Pre-K–5

Author:   Judy Bradbury (Medaille College, USA) ,  Susan E. Busch (Consultant, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9781138803091


Pages:   226
Publication Date:   01 May 2015
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Judy Bradbury (Medaille College, USA) ,  Susan E. Busch (Consultant, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.839kg
ISBN:  

9781138803091


ISBN 10:   113880309
Pages:   226
Publication Date:   01 May 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

"Meet the Authors Acknowledgements eResources Empowering Families: Getting Started Tips for Conducting Successful Literacy Booster Meetings and Family Literacy Events Teacher Workshop The Power of the Home-School Connection Resource Materials Literacy Booster Meetings and Family Literacy Events Why Should I Read to My Child? Literacy Booster Meeting Series Session 1: Why Should I Read to My Child…(and How, When, & Where)? Getting Started and Keeping On Resource Packet for Parents/Caregivers Why Should I Read to My Child? Literacy Booster Meeting Series Session 2: Reading Aloud to Older Children & Websites of Interest to Parents, Caregivers, and Kids Resource Packet for Parents/Caregivers Why Should I Read to My Child? Literacy Booster Meeting Series Session 3: Reading Together Here, There, Every-which-where! Resource Packet for Parents/Caregivers Organize It! And Avoid Homework Hassles Literacy Booster Event Resource Packet for Parents/Caregivers Wrap It Up! Gifts that Entertain AND Support Learning Literacy Booster Event Resource Packet for Parents/Caregivers A Night Out with the Guys…and the Kids!: Encouraging Male Involvement in Literacy Family Literacy Event Resource Packet for Parents/Caregivers Celebrating Us! Our Culture and Heritage Family Literacy Event Teacher Resources School’s Out! Now What? Ideas for Minimizing the ""Summer Slide"" Literacy Booster Meeting Resource Packet for Parents/Caregivers Additional Teacher Resources Take Home TipSheets Appendix Literacy Booster Event Attendance Register Literacy Booster Meeting Notepaper Literacy Booster Event Evaluation"

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"'There are many useful book lists included, although I must warn you that the book has a US bias; this does not dtreact from the overall value of the book - the valuable principles explained are equally relevant wherever you live. It's a comprehensive look at a vital area of learning which will give the best results when applied throughout the school - and this book makes doing so easy and achievable - and provides great encouragement.' -- Parentsintouch.com, June 2015 ""Empowering Families is a wonderful resource for teachers, literacy coaches, and other educators who are interested in developing a supportive literacy community that builds on the strengths and perspectives of the families they serve. This book provides sound advice grounded in the authors’ extensive experiences, a step-by-step guide to implementing a successful family literacy program, and a wealth of ready-to-go resources. Empowering Families should be on the bookshelf of anyone who is working directly in family literacy!"" --Kristen H. Perry, Associate Professor of Literacy Education, Department of Curriculum & Instruction, University of Kentucky ""Finally, a resource that bridges the gap between home and school. This book is full of fabulous strategies that help reinforce learning at home by helping parents feel empowered and knowledgeable about how to help their child be successful academically.This is just what we’ve been looking for!"" --Michelle Shipley, Principal, Painted Stone Elementary ""Parents and carers have a vital role to play in encouraging literacy in their children - it is not just the responsibility of schools. With so many pressures on teachers' time, finding time to develop and implement literacy programmes to keep families engaged and involved can be hard to schedule. That's where this invaluable book comes in, with its step-by-step planning for literacy booster sessions; the book includes ready-to-use handouts for events, such as announcement sheets, follow-up evaluations, and tipsheets that describe ways parents can reinforce literacy at home. It's a comprehensive look at a vital area of learning which will give the best results when applied throughout the school - and this book makes doing so easy and achievable - and provides great encouragement."" --Parents in Touch"


'There are many useful book lists included, although I must warn you that the book has a US bias; this does not dtreact from the overall value of the book - the valuable principles explained are equally relevant wherever you live. It's a comprehensive look at a vital area of learning which will give the best results when applied throughout the school - and this book makes doing so easy and achievable - and provides great encouragement.' -- Parentsintouch.com, June 2015 Empowering Families is a wonderful resource for teachers, literacy coaches, and other educators who are interested in developing a supportive literacy community that builds on the strengths and perspectives of the families they serve. This book provides sound advice grounded in the authors' extensive experiences, a step-by-step guide to implementing a successful family literacy program, and a wealth of ready-to-go resources. Empowering Families should be on the bookshelf of anyone who is working directly in family literacy! --Kristen H. Perry, Associate Professor of Literacy Education, Department of Curriculum & Instruction, University of Kentucky Finally, a resource that bridges the gap between home and school. This book is full of fabulous strategies that help reinforce learning at home by helping parents feel empowered and knowledgeable about how to help their child be successful academically.This is just what we've been looking for! --Michelle Shipley, Principal, Painted Stone Elementary


'There are many useful book lists included, although I must warn you that the book has a US bias; this does not dtreact from the overall value of the book - the valuable principles explained are equally relevant wherever you live. It's a comprehensive look at a vital area of learning which will give the best results when applied throughout the school - and this book makes doing so easy and achievable - and provides great encouragement.' -- Parentsintouch.com, June 2015 Empowering Families is a wonderful resource for teachers, literacy coaches, and other educators who are interested in developing a supportive literacy community that builds on the strengths and perspectives of the families they serve. This book provides sound advice grounded in the authors' extensive experiences, a step-by-step guide to implementing a successful family literacy program, and a wealth of ready-to-go resources. Empowering Families should be on the bookshelf of anyone who is working directly in family literacy! --Kristen H. Perry, Associate Professor of Literacy Education, Department of Curriculum & Instruction, University of Kentucky Finally, a resource that bridges the gap between home and school. This book is full of fabulous strategies that help reinforce learning at home by helping parents feel empowered and knowledgeable about how to help their child be successful academically.This is just what we've been looking for! --Michelle Shipley, Principal, Painted Stone Elementary Parents and carers have a vital role to play in encouraging literacy in their children - it is not just the responsibility of schools. With so many pressures on teachers' time, finding time to develop and implement literacy programmes to keep families engaged and involved can be hard to schedule. That's where this invaluable book comes in, with its step-by-step planning for literacy booster sessions; the book includes ready-to-use handouts for events, such as announcement sheets, follow-up evaluations, and tipsheets that describe ways parents can reinforce literacy at home. It's a comprehensive look at a vital area of learning which will give the best results when applied throughout the school - and this book makes doing so easy and achievable - and provides great encouragement. --Parents in Touch


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Judy Bradbury has taught reading and writing to students from preschool through high school, as well as graduate-level literacy courses. She presents widely at conferences and offers professional development on topics of literacy. Susan E. Busch has over 25 years of experience as a reading specialist in New York. Now retired from teaching, she continues to present family literacy workshops and offer consulting to school districts.

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