Literacy Seminar

As parents, sometimes the task of teaching our kids how to read can seem overwhelming. There are so many programs, curriculums, games… where do we start? Enter Jeri Lynn Reid, 15-year special education veteran and a bottomless well of experience, ideas, and encouragement. Jeri walked in off the street and volunteered to be a literacy tutor in May of 2008 and also graciously offered to put together an afternoon seminar focused on literacy from birth through adulthood.

Incidental learning, environmental learning, the importance of reading to our kids and exposing them to written language every day… simple ideas with big impact. Different learning materials were discussed and then during the second half of the seminar, the parents had the opportunity to actually make those materials themselves to take home and try with their kids. Jeri was available for questions and concerns – everything from how to deal with teachers who won’t use sign language to how to help a child learn to read and understand a schedule.

We will definitely have more seminars like this in the future! A big thanks to Jeri!

From Literacy Seminar
From Literacy Seminar

From Literacy Seminar

Afterward, we made items to use at home.

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From Literacy Seminar
From Literacy Seminar
From Literacy Seminar

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