About the Program:
Intended for early readers (ages 4 & 5) or struggling readers (ages 6 & 7).
Each participant will receive a Letters Are Characters kit including:
· A brand new box of scented crayons and a Letters are Colors coloring book;
· A Letters are Characters Book (return to Torrington Library when finished);
· Letter Dough Powder with a storage bag for your finished dough.
Each parent will receive a weekly instructional letter and video, plus unprecedented access to Letters Are Characters creator, Dr. Caroline Ugurlu via email or phone. WOW!
For your child to succeed, parents must actively participate in this hands-on initiative. Letters are Characters' flexible schedule makes it easy for busy parents to participate! There is no set meeting time, only a set start-and-end date for the program. Each individual lesson in this 8-week session can be completed at your family's convenience.
Intended for early readers (ages 4 & 5) or struggling readers (ages 6 & 7).
Each participant will receive a Letters Are Characters kit including:
· A brand new box of scented crayons and a Letters are Colors coloring book;
· A Letters are Characters Book (return to Torrington Library when finished);
· Letter Dough Powder with a storage bag for your finished dough.
Each parent will receive a weekly instructional letter and video, plus unprecedented access to Letters Are Characters creator, Dr. Caroline Ugurlu via email or phone. WOW!
For your child to succeed, parents must actively participate in this hands-on initiative. Letters are Characters' flexible schedule makes it easy for busy parents to participate! There is no set meeting time, only a set start-and-end date for the program. Each individual lesson in this 8-week session can be completed at your family's convenience.
Why Consider the Program:
A child’s knowledge of letter sounds by age six is the most important indicator of future reading ability. Letters are Characters gets kids ready to read in a fun and engaging way ensuring that they get the right start. It also empowers parents though awareness and understanding of the science of reading and the brain.
According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, more than 2/3rds of American children are not proficient readers by 4th grade. Together we can change this trajectory.
If we read to our children, they will:
You are your child's first and most important teacher. Ensuring that children read well, often, and deeply is one of the best gifts you can give a child. If a child struggles when learning to read, do not wait to begin intervention. The greatest gift that you can give to children is time and attention.
A child’s knowledge of letter sounds by age six is the most important indicator of future reading ability. Letters are Characters gets kids ready to read in a fun and engaging way ensuring that they get the right start. It also empowers parents though awareness and understanding of the science of reading and the brain.
According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, more than 2/3rds of American children are not proficient readers by 4th grade. Together we can change this trajectory.
If we read to our children, they will:
- Do better in school
- Be more empathetic
- Be happier
- Develop stronger bonds with you
- Develop imagination and creativity
- Have improved language skills
- Be better at thinking, understanding, reasoning and problem-solving
- Have a framework to talk about tough issues
- Be more likely to read for fun.
You are your child's first and most important teacher. Ensuring that children read well, often, and deeply is one of the best gifts you can give a child. If a child struggles when learning to read, do not wait to begin intervention. The greatest gift that you can give to children is time and attention.
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Friday 10:00am-6:00pm
Wednesday and Thursday 10:00am-8:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm
Saturday (July and August) 10:00am-1:00pm
Outdoor book and media returns are open 24/7 for your convenience!
Monday, Tuesday, Friday 10:00am-6:00pm
Wednesday and Thursday 10:00am-8:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm
Saturday (July and August) 10:00am-1:00pm
Outdoor book and media returns are open 24/7 for your convenience!
Torrington Library
12 Daycoeton Place
Torrington, CT 06790
860.489.6684
info@torrington library.org
Click here to our Library Team Directory!
12 Daycoeton Place
Torrington, CT 06790
860.489.6684
info@torrington library.org
Click here to our Library Team Directory!