Rev up your engines~~~

The May 19th Family Tech date will focus on cars and racing. The Websites will highlight information on safety as well, and as usual, a couple of games will be included. Please let your students know about the date!

Family Tech April

Jungle Safari leader Candy

Making binoculars

Doing computer safari...

Family Tech, April 14, 12:30 - 2:30

The next Family Tech will be Saturday, April 14th from 12:30 -2:30. This month's theme will be a jungle safari, and Candy has some fun ideas for the kids to make their own binoculars and then search the jungle (OK, the AELC) to find different jungle animals. If you have any toilet paper cardboard rolls, please bring them in. It should be a roaring good time...

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Kids Joining In

Kids were happy at the last Family Tech, showing off the pots of gold that they created.

Pots of Gold

Parents helped kids cut out coins and make a pot of gold for the holiday.

Parents and grandparents worked with kids learning about St. Patrick's Day, rainbows and just what is in that pot of gold...

Sparky is Ready for St. Pat's Day!

Family Tech mascot Sparky greeted the kids with a 'Kiss Me I'm Irish' headband, and a promise of fun fun fun!

Valentine's Day Family Tech: Feb 10, 2007

Our favorite Family Tech Mascot seems to be telling his friend to come to Family Tech on Saturday, Feb. 10 for lots of fun.

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.