Family literacy storytimes : readymade storytimes suitable for the whole family

Family Literacy Storytimes will help you plan value-added literacy-rich storytimes that meed the needs of the whole family. In a fun-filled environment, families new to the English language can begin family literacy before the child enters school. You will have all the tools you need to foster oral fluency in English while providing exposure to excellent children's literature. Each of the 25 themed storytime plans includes an outline for a 30 minute program designed to help parents and children learn together. Each theme includes an annotated list of recently published picture books selected to help you teach the American Library Association's (ALA) six pre-literacy skills. Using the many extended learning activities, games, original songs, parent handouts, craft patterns, and storytelling aids in this book, you can give parents the tools they need to be their child's bsst teacher.

The purpose of family literacy storytimes -- Meeting the needs of the adult in family literacy storytime -- Meeting the needs of the child in family literacy storytime -- Combining pre-reading skills for children with literacy skills for the adult -- Storytime basics -- Including the six pre-literacy skills at family literacy storytime -- National, state, and local organizations that support family literacy -- Family literacy storytime planning ideas -- Music for family literacy storytimes -- Traditional nursery rhymes with activities and patterns -- Stories and action rhymes with activities and patterns -- Ready-to-use storytime plans by theme.