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Collaborations June 2008 Update
"On the Go"
Washington Learning Systems has just posted a new set of
free parent-child early literacy materials, titled "On the Go".
These materials include 14 activities designed to be used
outside the home: In the car, while walking, during bus
rides, etc.
The activities encourage early language and literacy
development from birth through preschool. They are
appropriate for children with disabilities as well as children
who are developing typically. The development of these
materials was supported by Grant H324M020084 from the
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education
Programs. Free reproducible language and early literacy
activities Developed by Angela Notari-Syverson, Ph.D. and
colleagues.
To download materials go to www.walearning.com and
click on the purple button that says "Free Parent Education
Handouts" on the home page. Look for the "On the Go" file
to download the materials in PDF format.
The new materials are designed to encourage parents
to interact with their children while they are "On the Go" to
facilitate language, early literacy, and positive parent-child
interactions. The materials include 14 activities as well as
accompanying hints for each of the activities about how to
fy the activities to meet the specific developmental needs of
the child.
For questions please contact: Mary Maddox, Washington Learning Systems,
2212 Queen Anne Ave. N. Ste. 726, Seattle , WA 98109 (206) 310-7401
FAX (206) 283-9243 mmaddox@walearning.com
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