Activities and family time combine for learning and fun in the Raising School Ready Readers program coming to Rowan in March.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Wright County Office and the Rowan Public Library are offering a series of family literacy activity nights for parents and children ages 3-6.
“We know parents with children this age often wonder how to get their child on a path to be successful in school and become a good reader,” says Missy Loux, Program Coordinator with ISU Extension and Outreach Wright County Office. “We are excited to share this program because it helps busy parents discover simple ways to help turn everyday routines and experiences into learning opportunities for reading and writing skills.”
The Raising School Ready Readers program can help parents prepare their children to succeed in school and gain independence while having fun together as a family.
“The kids really love coming to the sessions because they play games and spend time with their parents, while parents are learning and practicing easy techniques to help their children become successful readers and writers,” says Loux.
The five weekly sessions are scheduled every Thursday in March, beginning March 3rd through March 31st. Each session will be from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Rowan Public Library, though families typically finish earlier. “We know families are busy, so our motto is come as often as you can and miss when you must. It’s still worth it even if you have to miss a session,” says Loux.
The program is free; registration is required by February 25th. To register, contact Missy Loux at 515-532-3453 or louxm@iastate.edu.
Activities and family time combine for learning and fun in the Raising School Ready Readers program coming to Rowan in March.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Wright County Office and the Rowan Public Library are offering a series of family literacy activity nights for parents and children ages 3-6.
“We know parents with children this age often wonder how to get their child on a path to be successful in school and become a good reader,” says Missy Loux, Program Coordinator with ISU Extension and Outreach Wright County Office. “We are excited to share this program because it helps busy parents discover simple ways to help turn everyday routines and experiences into learning opportunities for reading and writing skills.”
The Raising School Ready Readers program can help parents prepare their children to succeed in school and gain independence while having fun together as a family.
“The kids really love coming to the sessions because they play games and spend time with their parents, while parents are learning and practicing easy techniques to help their children become successful readers and writers,” says Loux.
The five weekly sessions are scheduled every Thursday in March, beginning March 3rd through March 31st. Each session will be from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Rowan Public Library, though families typically finish earlier. “We know families are busy, so our motto is come as often as you can and miss when you must. It’s still worth it even if you have to miss a session,” says Loux.
The program is free; registration is required by February 25th. To register, contact Missy Loux at 515-532-3453 or louxm@iastate.edu.
