February 10, 2007 is the next Family Tech!

Classes don't start until Jan 22, so there will be no January Family Tech. The next event is scheduled for Saturday, February 10, from 12:30 -2:30. Of course the theme will center on Valentine's Day.

December Family Tech

A holiday theme marked the December Family Tech, held on December 16.

December Computers

holiday themes were on computer Websites

December Crafts

Everyone created glitter ornaments for the holidays in Gingerbread or Snowflake shapes.

December Games

Kids played with the snowman beanbag game.

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.

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.  

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

Smile sisters Mariana and Andrea, enjoying cookies. 

Javier and Carlos, checking out Thanksgiving Websites.  

Oscar and Mom on the computer. 

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

Mariana and Oscar having fun. 

Parents and children working on craft project together. 

November 11th Family Tech

Family Tech will be changed to Saturday, November 11th at the AELC. The theme for November is of course, Thanksgiving. I'm sure the little gobblers will have fun!