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Super Readers!
- 1. Super Readers @ your library!
- 5. During the 2010 Arizona legislative session, House Bill 2732 was passed which requires districts to retain students in third grade if they score at “Falls Far Below” on the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Reading Test or a successor test. This requirement goes into effect in the 2013-2014 school year. HB 2732
- 6. Galveston Elementary Stanford 10 (Measures the performance of students against the national average) AIMS (Arizona’s Instrument to Measure Standards)
- 8. Partnerships • Identifying schools – Dean of instruction – Parent Liaisons – Grade specific teachers • Local media / non-profits – Promote outside of library • Local businesses / organizations – Provide incentives
- 9. Program Overview 1. Hook – Read, talk, play games about superheroes ! 2. Activate prior knowledge 3. Every Child Ready to Read 4. Child and parent read 3 times 5. Coloring and snacks 6. Group read 7. Craft 8. Activity 9. Superhero challenge
- 12. MINI BOOKS Read 3 times 1st Picture walk 2nd Traditional read through 3rd “What?” questions 4th Group read
- 13. Wonder woman is strong and fast.
- 14. Parent Empowerment • ECRR tips sprinkled in throughout program • Importance of 3 reads repeated every session • Parent direction given bilingually • Parents encouraged to participate in every activity
- 16. SERVING NEEDS • Providing dinner snack • Take away Superhero Challenge • Library cards and tour
- 19. What does Batman wrap around his nape? Its black and flowing… A cape! To continue your task, Find Batman’s mask. The Riddler has dug, His last clue under the rug!
- 20. Hook: Clues: Book topic: What questions: Craft: Activity: Challenge: *Decorations and book displays Activity
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- How to Reach out to struggling / reluctant readersGet more boys to participate in programmingConcerns with 3rd grade retentionSupport parents and teachers efforts
- What hero would you be?Publiclibrary/ school library/ other?Early literacy training?Frustration with preaching to the choir yet when presenting ECRR workshops low attendance=================Alexisis a library assistant and has been facilitating youth programming for 6 years with the Chandler Library and has over 8 years’ experience in library and education. Alexis has planned, presented and evaluated various parent and child workshop and programs such as Every Child Read to Read, Brain Time, Learn and Play, Toddlertime, Lapsit for Babies, Family Storytime, Bilingual Storytime, Preschool Storytime, Celebrate and among many other literacy and/or outreach events. She prioritizes outreach and consistently collaborates with other education and literacy professionals to develop innovative and meaningful programs. She has bilingual Spanish Certification with the City of Chandler and is a Certified SUCCEEDS trainer (Statewide Child Care and Early Education Development System). Alexis has worked in a variety of schools and libraries and continues to volunteer outside of work with nonprofit community organizations.
- Tapping into a fascination kids have with superheroes. Able to try on different personas. With developing independence in a world that they cannot always control superheroes give a sense of power.Comic books VS movies/cartoonsThemes- Morals, strengths/ weakness derived, historical - - - violence, good/bad guy, age inappropriateIts all about making choices- Good or Bad choices, not good or bad people.
- The “Superhero Book Club” an engaging literacy based program that began this year in January The kids are excited to explore a the alongside their parents. The book club is promoted to children K-2nd who are struggling and/or reluctant readers in the downtown neighborhood of Chandler which is an underserved community.. There is no budget for this program.
- Awareness of:Struggling / reluctant readersNeed for more boys to participate in programmingConcerns with 3rd grade retentionSupport system for parents and teachers effortsAZ falls far behind other states. There is a concern for low income/ at-risk students. Parents are already calling to ask what programs are available.Bill can be found - http://www.azleg.gov/FormatDocument.asp?inDoc=/ars/15/00701.htm&Title=15&DocType=ARS
- Galveston Elementary, has the largest population of students on the free/reduced lunch program in the district at 93.48% and 47% of the students are English language learners.Identify community needs, walkers (no car, live within a mile of library)Arizona Department of Education, "Percentage of Free and Reduced Report 2011." Last modified 2011. Accessed January 25, 2012. http://www.azed.gov/health-nutrition/files/2011/10/free-reducedpercentage_mar11.pdf.Arizona Department of Education, "School Report Card." Last modified 2008. Accessed January 20, 2012. http://www10.ade.az.gov/ReportCard/SchoolReportCard.aspx?id=5113&Year=2008&ReportLevel=1.Title 1 statushttp://www.azed.gov/improvement-intervention/a-f-next-steps-schools/FIND PUBLIC INFO- Testscores, Title 1 status, and more information all available online on school websites, district websites and azed.gov
- Understanding diversity in Chandler. A variety of families attend including mothers and fathers, daughters and sons, families of all ethnicities, with a majority of Latino families. Many of the families speak other languages such as Filipino, Mandarin and a majority speak Spanish. Jacob who currently attends the Superhero Book Club is a first grader at Galveston elementary school. Jacob’s father, Omar sits with Jacob as he struggles through his reading, but encourages along the way. His father speaks English as a second language and works full time. Jacob’s family heard about the Superhero Book Club through the Galveston Elementary parent liaison. Jacob was very excited to learn about Superheroes and stayed engaged with the Superman theme while reading the story, making his cape and playing in the relay race. After the program, I gave Jacob and Omar a tour of the library as it was their first time visiting. I highlighted our youth and adult programs and then signed him up for a library card. Jacob and his dad were very thankful for the program and looked forward to attending the next book club meeting. They both left with a handful of books to read at home! And have since invited other friends to join.Sandra Valdivia and her son Rafael, who is a first grade student at Galveston Elementary, attended the Superhero Book Club and had a wonderful time reading, playing and creating crafts. Sandra said, “It is my first time here at the library and for this program. As soon as I heard about it I signed up. I heard other parents talking about how entertaining it was for their children so I made sure that we came. I think this program helps open children’s imagination and motivates them. It’s hard for me sometimes because I work full time and go in at 3AM. When I get home I have to help my kids with homework and do chores, so I am not focused just on them. When we came to the library I was able to focus on Rafael and he seemed to relax and have fun. We are excited to come back next month and I’m planning on bringing in my daughter as well, who is in kindergarten.”After the program we talked about strategies she could use at home to motivate Rafael. We took a tour of the children’s area and signed Sandra up for a library card. I showed Rafael and his mother the children’s non-fiction section and they picked out a couple books about firefighters and snakes to take home that evening.
- Target schools include at-risk schools and walkersFree food from restaurants, visits from Justice League of Arizona and Arizona AvengersThe Chandler Library currently maintains partnerships with Chandler CAP (Community Action Program) that serves economically disadvantaged families, Chandler schools, the Chandler Care Center that provides free medical, dental, counseling, and social services, the public housing department within the City of Chandler, and ICAN (Improving Chandler Area Neighborhoods) which provides free out of school time programs. We have and will continue to promote the Superhero Book Club through bilingual flyers, emails, Facebook, Twitter, and our library website. LETTER SENT BY TEACHER TO IDENTIFIED STUDENTS AND PARENTSTo the parents of _____________________,The Chandler Public Library wants to invite you to participate in a wonderful new program for struggling and/or reluctant readers in kindergarten and first grade, the “Superhero Book Club.” Together parents and children will read stories, make crafts, and participate in superhero themed activities. We will meet every first Wednesday of the month from 6-7PM at the Downtown Chandler Public Library. Snacks will be provided as Chick-fil-A is sponsoring our program. Register online at www.chandlerlibrary.org, call us at 480-782-2800. Drop-ins are always welcomed!We look forward to meeting your little superheroes,Alexis Aguirre and the Chandler Public Library
- display books, decorate roomKids come dressed, let them know it’s a monthly reoccurring event they can count onEach meeting will focus on a specific character and provide a take away of short “Superhero Challenges.” These homework challenges will support the learning families completed in the session and give hints as to which superhero will be featured in the next month.
- Request left over decorations from friends and colleaguesCreate your own with basic materials such as: plastic tablecloth, tape, boxes, posterboard, markers, gluehttp://www.andersruff.com/custom-printable-parties/birthday-parties/our-vintage-pop-art-inspired-super-hero-party-super-p-turns-3/
- SING- “We are Super Readers, We are the Superhero Book Club!”Superhero Challenges – Hints – characteristics of superheroIdentify possible challenges and discuss before reading- words, concepts, places (gadgets, wise, Amazon)Activate prior knowledgeWhat do you know about “ “ – Write it down to acknowledge, reflect on these points afterwardsWhat is something you would like to learn about these superheroes?
- HypothesizePractice sounding out, sight words, readingComprehensionFluencyChildren will read a short comic book that is written for beginning readers with appropriate sight words and storyline. Families will read through the book three times as encouraged by the “Every Child Ready to Read” early literacy model. First, children will hypothesize as to what the story line will entail through the illustrations. The second time will be a traditional read through of the story. The third time families will ask each other questions about the story to develop comprehension.
- This is about PRINT MOTIVATION!Use sight words and ask teachers for recommended vocabulary and themes.Reference readers in your department as well as children’s superhero books. Focus on making good choices, helping others, intelligence, perseverance.http://marvel.com/universe/Main_Page
- Walk around as children are reading and praise child and parentingParent tips will be shared throughout the program aiding parents through the learning process as guides. After the program families will have a chance to receive library cards and toursEcrr – Give child time to respond back to “What?” questions, “What?” practiced at home are preparations for tests at school, let your child take the lead, make time for face to face time with eye contact, when you're excited your children are too!The importance of and how to engage in shared reading.Become more familiar with the library since and resources.How to dentifyand promote appropriate and engaging books.
- After reading the children color in comic book and get snacks (this allows time for all children to finish up) Once everyone is done they participate in a superhero-related craft followed by a movement activity, such as relay race to relate back to words and concepts used as well to engage multiple learning styles such as visual, kinesthetic, artistic, etc.. “____________” template/ printableTalk with comic book experts for ideas“____________” birthday partieshttp://www.queen-of-theme-party-games.com/superhero-party-games.html#axzz2Abxlaljkhttp://www.sparklebox.co.uk/topic/fantasy/super-heroes.htmlhttp://family.go.com/printables/pkg-marvel-avengers/http://www.firstpalette.com/tool_box/printables/superhero.htmlhttp://gigglepotz.com/2012/07/23/what-a-fun-way-to-start-the-new-school-year/http://servingpinklemonade.blogspot.com/2012/10/super-hero-party-free-templates-included.htmlhttp://www.overthebigmoon.com/superhero-pre-k-pack/http://familyfun.go.com/printables/secret-superhero-identity-i-d-card-703899/http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/cartoons/super-heros.htmlhttp://thebroodinghen.blogspot.com/2010/08/superhero-paperdolls.htmlhttp://www.mariahdemarco.com/justice-league-printables
- Partnerships with schools build trust with families. Meet them there and invite to library. Teachers can refer you to matierials and services and you can refer teachers and families to library materials and services.Partner up with local restaurants or grocery stores with the incentive to publicize on social mediaSuperhero challenge is homework to keep The Superhero Book Club addresses the communities’ needs through this family-oriented early literacy program. Wehost the program in the evenings so working parents may attend with their children. The book club is promoted through partnerships with schools through bilingual letters, flyers, emails and personal meetings with teachers and administration. The program is translated in Spanish when necessary. We will provide snacks to parents and children through our partnership with restaurants and supermarkets.Our focus is to raise literacy levels in the downtown Chandler area through effective partnerships with parents, schools and community organizations. Through our partnerships with schools the Chandler Public Library can earn the trust of parents to visit our literacy program and use other library resources. Families become aware of the various programs we offer and register for library cards. By building these relationships, we can easily refer families to appropriate local services that can serve their needs. Altogether, a well-supported program such as the Superhero Book Club can make great strides in empowering parents as their child’s first teacher and helping children achieve success in school.
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- What are other programs you can come up with?Theme your kids are interested in, you're interested in, available expertSpace, language, princess, animals, countries, fairy tales, sports,
- Super Hero Writers ClubKey Words and IdeasWhat are comic books? How are they made? What do authors/illustrators do? Where can you read comic books?Comic book/strip, cartoon, speech/thought bubble, artist, story, edit, Read strips-narrativePrint out example comic strips (comics.com)What are some things you noticed on the comic strips?What story does it tell?Comic strip instructionsLeft to right - flowBubble differences (thought / speech / exclamation/narrators box)Choose from printed out templatesCreate storyline on Boardplan – keep ideas to main points (create together then do it individually)TitleCharactersProblemQuestClimaxEnd