The workshop is geared toward families with children of preschool to Pre-K age. Learn how you can support your child’s literacy development. Childcare provided.

The goals are to help you:

• learn about fun ways to engage children in literacy play
• find out ways to turn everyday experiences into learning opportunities
• build literacy skills that will help your children become good readers, writers, speakers, and listeners
• enjoy some high-quality time with your children.

This session focuses on literacy activities that are especially appropriate for when families are running errands, driving to activities, or going to the park.  Special attention will be building children's oral language, particularly the value of discussions about the past and the future, and of language games.

The workshop is free.  Registration is required and opens on Tuesday, July 19 at 9:00 am.  Call the Information Desk at 978-534-7522 x3 to register. You may attend one or all five sessions.

This program is supported by federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.