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Reading Aloud Basics. November, Thursday 06.
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday, November 6, 2008 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - 2 clock hours Minnesota Humanities Center FEE: $35, includes refreshments. The Reading Aloud Basics workshop targets child care providers, paraprofessional staff, bilingual staff, parents, volunteers and any other individuals interested in gaining basic knowledge about the impact of reading aloud to groups of children. Workshop topics include: Benefits of reading aloud Reading and early brain development Language and vocabulary development Components of holistic literacy Different types of books for reading aloud Tips for reading aloud Book/story related activities Discussion questions with reading aloud Tom Fitzpatrick, Director of Community Partnerships at the Minnesota Humanities Center, will conduct this workshop. Attendees will receive a variety of materials related to reading aloud, and will also have opportunities to view a diverse assortment of childrens picture books and other resources. For more information, contact Tom Fitzpatrick, Director of Community Partnerships, 651-772-4255 or tom@minnesotahumanities.org.