Growing a Reader

ultivating readers requires at least 20 minutes of story time a day; exposure to many different books of different sizes, textures, and content information; a print rich environment; good role models; and having fun while having a read-aloud.  Early literacy is an important part of our Storybook Curriculum.  Children spend 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours daily with us.  The majority of the rest of the time is spent with their families and in their homes.  Carryover is extremely important in order to ensure success.  Therefore, we designed our program - Growing A Reader - as another effective tool to support our families' needs.  We are very proud of this program.  

Each week, children enrolled in The Storybook Center receive a Growing-A-Reader tote bag filled with a few books and suggested activities for making reading come alive at home. The following week - and most weeks throughout the school year -  the bag is exchanged for a different one.  Interest is high among the families, and they are always excited to see what they will find inside them. The tote bags make reading and sharing opportunities easily accessible for our parents who have busy schedules and/or want some guidance on which books are appropriate for their children and how their family can have fun with them.

You will learn more about "Growing a Reader" when your child enrolls in one of our Storybook classes.  Sign up now!