The way parents read makes a big difference in the development of their children’s vocabulary, comprehension and critical thinking skills. Therefore, one of the goals of the MSRC is to provide information and coaching to parents on how to better engage with their children while reading. Research shows that by reading with their children – not to them – parents greatly increase children’s language and literacy, developing the foundation they need to enter kindergarten as strong, confident learners on a path to grade level reading. The Rollins Center for Language & Literacy at the Atlanta Speech School has developed the READ strategy:
You can access more information on the Read Strategy from the Rollins Center for Language & Literacy.
The Rollins Center for Language & Literacy has created READ Guides for the 2020 MSRC Book Selections. This resource helps parents and caretakers learn effective reading strategies for reading to young children. Click below to view and download the READ guides.
The Children’s Museum of Atlanta has created activity guides featuring hands on activities related to the 2020 MSRC Book Selections. Click below to view and download the activity guides.
Opportunities for Engagement for Parent Readers
Do Mores:
· Learn more about how and why you need to have meaningful conversations with your baby!
· Become a coach to empower and support families so they, too, can engage in meaningful conversations with their young children.