1. Introduction to Family LiteracyThis two-day training covers basic principles such as language development, environmental print and early literacy development. It provides participants with the foundational understandings and best practices for their work in family literacy.

Introduction to Family Literacy is recommended as a prerequisite for all other family literacy certificate training.

2. Books for Babies This one-day training provides the information needed to set up and deliver the Books for Babies program. Books for Babies is a 4-week program that encourages parents to share books with their babies, starting in their first year. Information covered includes: book sharing strategies, emergent literacy, ages and stages of language development and common parenting questions.

3. Books Offer Our Kids Success (B.O.O.K.S.) This 1.5 day training prepares organizations to set up and deliver a B.O.O.K.S. program. B.O.O.K.S. is an 8-week program based on the Homespun program developed at Brooks Campus of Medicine Hat College. During the program, parents learn how to extend the book sharing experience with their children using crafts, play, drama, writing and more. Information covered includes: book sharing strategies, supporting first language use, story extenders, and adult facilitation.

4. Rhymes that Bind This 1.5 day training prepares organizations to set up and deliver a Rhymes that Bind program. Rhymes that Bind is a 10-week oral language program, adapted from the Parent-Child Mother Goose Program® in Toronto. Information covered includes: oral language development in babies and toddlers, sharing of rhymes, finger plays, songs and simple movement games, telling simple stories, and supporting positive parent/child interactions.

5. Storysacks This one-day training prepares organizations to set up and deliver a Storysacks program. A Storysack is a large cloth bag, made by parents or other volunteers in the community, and contains a good quality children’s book and supporting materials to stimulate reading activities. Information covered includes: choosing books, cultural adaptation, engaging participants in creating materials, good facilitation strategies, and hands-on practice in making a storysack.

Training Costs Include:• One-day Training (6 hours) - $500• Extended or 1.5 Day Training (8 hours) - $750• Two-Day Training (12 hours) - $1,000

Additional costs may include: manuals, administration fees, and travel.

For information on our customized workshops for parents, caregivers, community partners, and other organizations that work with families with preschool children, please visit Literacy Links on our website at: www.famlit.ca/training/lit-links.shtml

For information on any of the above, you can also email us info@famlit.ca

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