Read 2 Succeed
Read to Succeed is an early learning initiative working with childcare centers to ensure that children at risk for school failure have the skills needed to be successful in Kindergarten and beyond. United Way has placed the Developmental Learning Materials curriculum in Preschool and PreKindergarten classrooms and provides training for the classroom teachers. Each center also has three family literacy workshops yearly to help families understand how to help their children become successful readers. Each family receives a quality child’s book at these workshops and a meal for their family is provided. Read to Succeed also provides a fully stocked lending library for families and funds a Literacy Coach in each center. Children’s progress is evaluated by teacher observation and data from assessment instruments.
Book’Em is a wonderful organization that supplies books to centers to be given to children. If you would like more information about them please visit their website Book’Em.
.As part of the Early Reading First Grant, Fannie Battle offers at least four Family Literacy Workshops per year. The purpose of the workshops is to address early literacy skills, promote family reading, and emphasize the importance of being involved in their child’s education. The workshops are developed by Jeanne McGehee, our literacy coordinator, based on grant requirements and staff and parent recommendations. She enlists the expertise of the Metro Public Library, Vanderbilt/Peabody professors, Metro Nashville Public Schools, and other education professionals and organizations. Attendance averages 75% and includes family education, childcare, dinner, books, and incentive prizes. Topics requested by parents include child development, housing, and how to enroll in Kindergarten and magnet schools.
Fannie Battle Family Nights
September Open House “Kick Off to a Good Year”
Classroom teachers had activities for families and shared what the children would be learning throughout the year.
October “Falling Into Books” During this event “Love In a Big World” was introduced to parents. It will be the Character Education piece that we will use this year. Representatives from Vanderbilt spoke on social and emotional development, and Mrs. Jeanne introduced the Fall 6 week reading program.
February “Language Is the Key”
Heather Smith presented information on Vocabulary Enrichment.
April “Spring Into Success” This presentation focused on Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarted registration, Financial Wellness, and reading to your child.
June Family Carnival An evening of fun and games for the whole family. It is the kick off to our annual Summer Reading Program.
Family Nights are enjoyed by all ages.
Our Family Nights are a good source of information for parents.
Our March reading program was a *Great Success*. The children read books and recieved cars, that were placed on the map.
