Storytimes Standouts
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Carolyn
graduated from the University of British Columbia in May 1984 with Bachelor
of Education. She is a B.C. certified teacher, a member of the B.C. College
of Teachers and a book lover.
At the present time, she
offers programs for preschool-aged children through Richmond Leisure
Services. She also delivers
Professional Development and
Parent Education programs
throughout the Lower Mainland.
As well, she works as a private tutor and writes reviews of children’s books
for The PPP Partner
(the newsletter of the Council of Parent Participation Preschools in B.C.).
Programs for Preschool-Age Children
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In
early 2002 she approached two Richmond community centres with a proposal
to develop and present a new program; ‘Getting Ready to Read.’ Her
proposal was accepted and her programs subsequently expanded to four
community centres. |
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Getting Ready to Read is now offered in Richmond virtually year-round.
She presents a different class almost every week of the year to groups of
four and five year olds. |
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In
Getting Ready to Read, she emphasizes phonemic awareness, alphabet
recognition, comprehension and developing a positive attitude toward books
and reading |
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With
the success of Getting Ready to Read, she began offering a companion
program for older children. Beginning to Read is intended for five and
six year olds. |
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In
Beginning to Read she focuses on the aforementioned prereading skills and
also helping youngsters to sound out unfamiliar words and recognize and
read high frequency words.
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Programs for
Adults
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She offers Parent Ed. and Professional Development programs to parents and
teachers of young children. |
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Ready for Reading
is her most popular presentation - In this 75 - 90 minute workshop, we
explore ways to raise children who love books, and enjoy reading. Even
with very young children, parents and teachers can create a solid
foundation for future reading instruction. Participants learn the
importance of reading aloud to children. Specific examples are shared (and
read aloud) - some books help in the development of phonemic awareness,
others provide an opportunity to gain skills in comprehension and some are
just too good to miss!
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Richmond Leisure Services
To
register your child in Getting Ready to Read or Beginning to Read
at a Richmond community centre, follow this link and perform a keyword
search using �READ.� Getting Ready to Read and Beginning to Read
are offered at East Richmond (Cambie) and Steveston community centres.
Availability varies throughout the year.
https://www.city.richmond.bc.ca/cgi-bin/prp_pgr.exe?act=search
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