To help young kids who are learning to spell, try creating a "dictionary" for your child. Use a spiral notebook, and designate two pages for each letter of the alphabet. Whenever your child asks you to spell something, write it on the appropriate page of the dictionary. The next time he needs that word, he can look it up in his dictionary. Not only does this reinforce spelling skills and keep frequently used words readily available, but it encourages sight-reading as well.
A fun and inexpensive way to decorate a playroom or child’s bedroom is to use chalkboard paint on the walls. You can paint and entire wall, or several walls at your child’s level. It is as simple as painting the wall, and the kids get hours of fun, and can finally really write on the walls!
Pour glue into plastic container.
Add starch a little at a time, stirring with a spoon or kneading with your fingers as mixture thickens.
Keep stirring until mixture holds together like putty.
Test with your fingers: if too sticky, add more starch in small amounts until mass is smooth and rubbery.
This is fun activity for the whole family... Great to make outside too!
Minnesota Reading Corps is a program that is working to ensure that all
Number of openings: 1
Position name: Volunteer Coordinator
Employment type: Full time
Employment start date: August 9, 2010
Employment end date: June 30, 2011
By joining MRC, you’ll not only make a difference in children’s lives, but the training and experience you gain will benefit your own career. This is a chance to do your part in building our communities while gaining real responsibility, learning professional communication and other valuable career skills.
Jaci David, at jdavid@theMLC.org
Application instructions: Apply online at www.MinnesotaReadingCorps.org. Interview and selection is a rolling process, and the majority of positions will be filled by early July, 2010.
Build your career skills and professional network by being part of a successful program that will help keep 18,000
By serving as a Volunteer Coordinator with Minnesota Reading Corps, you will build skills and a professional network critical to any career, especially in the nonprofit sector. In addition to recruiting and managing literacy volunteers and their schedules, you will establish relationships with school staff and community partners.
Skills needed for the volunteer coordinator role include: interest in education, strong networking and collaboration skills, comfort with public speaking, self-starter, proven ability to lead and take initiative.
Why join? You can be part of a successful organization that is helping children succeed in school, and gain professional experience at the same time. By serving for one year with Minnesota Reading Corps, you will build career skills, real responsibility and network with professionals. You will receive free health care coverage, federal loan deferment, a biweekly stipend of $490 and an education award of $5,350.
Strong interest in education, specifically helping young children learn to read.
Dedication to community service.
Computer skills, including the ability to navigate and use online database systems and e-mail.
Responsible, organized, flexible, motivated, professional.
High school diploma or GED and must be at least 18-years-old.
Preferred: College coursework, college degree, or equivalent work experience
Make an effort to eat dinner together as a family. Research shows that children’s literacy rates are higher in families that eat together. A relaxed suppertime is not only fun, but the conversation can help your child build his vocabulary and social skills.
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