Thursday, November 30, 2006

Family Website Compendium

http://www.aelweb.vcu.edu/links/adult_learner/links.shtml Literacy Support Center

Here are some family friendly web sites that you can access, compiled by the Literacy Support Center:

Family Fundamentals: These PDF documents from the Michican Department of Education are designed to be printed, copied, and given to parents to use with their children. Specific skill activities are based on student need.
Family Links for Kids and Parents: Find resources for parents, caregivers, and children on this LINCS site.
Family Literacy Activities: This Pennsylvania Center for the Book website offers family literacy activity ideas for helping adults read to their children.
Intergenerational Literacy Activities: The Intergenerational Literacy Notebook, from the Colorado Department of Education, is a collection of thematically based activities for adults and their children to complete together. A majority of these activities are designed for English language learners and are life skills based. Science and social studies activities primarily target the ABE/GED learner.
Literacy is Fun for the Family: These family literacy activities from the Indiana University School of Education focus on instructions for writers. Activities include: Write Me a Story; Make a Biography; Can You Make Me Buy It?; and more.
My Child's Academic Success: Free “Helping Your Child” booklets from Ed.gov website include helping your child in history, science, math, reading, homework, school, and more.
Reading is a Family Affair: Tips from the Illinois State Library Literacy Office on what parents can do to help children read.
Reading is Fundamental: This site provides tips on simple things families can do to help their children become good readers.
Parenting and Families: Resources for parents and families from the Virginia Cooperative Extension.

Monday, November 13, 2006


Kids learned about the first Thanksgiving at the November Family Tech, and made their own pictures out of foam craft to commemorate the first Thanksgiving.  Posted by Picasa

Andrea and her Mom, learning about giving thanks for Thanksgiving.  Posted by Picasa

Smile sisters Mariana and Andrea, enjoying cookies. Posted by Picasa

Javier and Carlos, checking out Thanksgiving Websites.  Posted by Picasa

Oscar and Mom on the computer. Posted by Picasa

Ring toss competition was strong. Kids also played 'Pin the Hat on the Turkey.' Posted by Picasa

Mariana and Oscar having fun. Posted by Picasa

Parents and children working on craft project together. Posted by Picasa