I would like to share with you my newest endeavor; I have just become a member of the board for Read Aloud Ohio County, a chapter of Read Aloud WV. I am so excited to be part of such a significant program. It has been many years since a read aloud organization has been in Ohio County.
So why am I so enthusiastic about this? Well, as a reading interventionist, I realize the importance of children being read to. It is one of the key factors that can establish a life-long love of reading. The read aloud programs are committed to motivating children to “want” to read. The love and want to read will serve as a foundation for learning. Children who excel and embrace reading are prepared for life’s challenges.
In order for this organization to work there is one thing we need- VOLUNTEER READERS. We are looking for those wonderful people that appreciate and are willing to give their time to others. Volunteers are trained to provide a “rewarding experience” for the students, as well as themselves. The training session addresses the why, what, and how of a classroom read aloud gathering. The orientation also provides the volunteer readers with an overview of all the organization’s programs. This allows the volunteer reader to become an “ambassador” for Read Aloud. As a …show more content…
Book distributions give children access to books and other reading materials in order to “raise a generation of readers”. Classroom enrichment programs provide materials for schools to stimulate an interest in reading. These include Author of the Week information, book trunks, and even Life Stories Units for middle and high schools. Public education is incorporated into all of Read Aloud programs. Read Aloud works to raise public awareness on “the importance of reading to children from infancy and the value of rich print
So why am I so enthusiastic about this? Well, as a reading interventionist, I realize the importance of children being read to. It is one of the key factors that can establish a life-long love of reading. The read aloud programs are committed to motivating children to “want” to read. The love and want to read will serve as a foundation for learning. Children who excel and embrace reading are prepared for life’s challenges.
In order for this organization to work there is one thing we need- VOLUNTEER READERS. We are looking for those wonderful people that appreciate and are willing to give their time to others. Volunteers are trained to provide a “rewarding experience” for the students, as well as themselves. The training session addresses the why, what, and how of a classroom read aloud gathering. The orientation also provides the volunteer readers with an overview of all the organization’s programs. This allows the volunteer reader to become an “ambassador” for Read Aloud. As a …show more content…
Book distributions give children access to books and other reading materials in order to “raise a generation of readers”. Classroom enrichment programs provide materials for schools to stimulate an interest in reading. These include Author of the Week information, book trunks, and even Life Stories Units for middle and high schools. Public education is incorporated into all of Read Aloud programs. Read Aloud works to raise public awareness on “the importance of reading to children from infancy and the value of rich print