LITERACY PROGRAM -
PROJECT READ
FAMILY
LITERACY DAY
January 27, 2012
Activities will take place in Nanton, Claresholm and Fort Macleod.
Plans for events will be announced in each
community.
We have three offices to better serve our tutors and students:
Claresholm:
Marie Schooten
625-4997
Nanton: Marie Schooten
652-9533
Fort Macleod:
Karen Yoos
553-4106 Lethbridge College, Fort Macleod campus.
ADULT LITERACY
Project Read offers FREE one on one tutoring for adults who
need help with Reading and Writing, learning English as a Second
Language, math or spelling skills. New students and tutors are
always welcome. Project Read services the M.D. of Willow Creek, with
offices in Nanton, Claresholm, and Fort Macleod.
For more information call your local literacy office:
403-652-9533 Nanton
403-625-4997 Claresholm
403-553-4106 Fort Macleod
Introduction to Blackfoot This program, open to any
interested community members, is designed to provide learners with
the basics. Emphasis will be on using language in conversation. This
program is offered in Fort Macleod in partnership with Alberta
Health Services. For information contact
Bernice Big Bull: 403-553-5340.
English as a Second Language This 8 week course is a fun way
for adults to improve their English reading, writing, listening and
speaking skills and a group setting. Following the course free
tutoring may be available to help students continue to advance.
Location and times arranged based on community needs.
FREE FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS
Books for Babies
This free program provides each new infant within the MD of Willow
Creek with a book bag containing information and books. The book
bags are distributed through a partnership with Alberta Health
Services; sponsored by the Chinook Books for Babies Society.
Family Rhyme Tyme
A family program for parents,
caregivers or grandparents that promotes positive behaviours through
the use of songs, rhymes and movement. This program is offered in
Claresholm in the Winter, Spring, and Fall at the Claresholm Public
Library. Phone for more information: 403-652-9533
Mother Goose Rhymes
This free program for parents and caregivers is offered in Nanton
three times a year (Winter/Spring, Spring/Summer, Fall); it allows
parents and children to learn songs and rhymes in an informal
atmosphere and socialize with peers.
Sing and Play
Through a partnership with Kids First Family Centre this fun
family program is offered in Granum during the Winter, Spring and
Fall.
Parent Workshops
These workshops will provide you with easy literacy
activities to use with your children at home or on the go.
Workshops will be available as needed in each community.
PAL (Partners Approach to Literacy)
This program operates in Fort Macleod and Nanton utilizing
volunteer tutors or peer tutors to assist students within the
schools. For information contact
Marie: 403-652-9533
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