Ready to Learn Workshop December 30, 2009

What is The Ready to Learn Program? It is gratifying to know that over 8,000 children in the state of Utah have been touched by the RTL program. The goals of this outreach program are to help parents, educators, and those who work with children to know the importance of early literacy practices, such as how talking to a child will lead to the child being able to talk, write, and read.Participants also learn the best way to use television as an education tool. Participants will receive FREE children books, activities and information you can use at home. Workshops that actively involve participants are held FREE of charge throughout the state. An evaluation found that Ready to Learn workshops have a lasting positive impact on the behavior of parents and children. Families read books together 35% more often. Families read books for 20% longer periodsabout 46 minutes more each week. Children watched 40% less TV. Children watched 25% more educational programming that prepared them for school. Parents discussed TV programs with children 50% more often. Families made more frequent trips to the library and bookstore. A Ready to Learn workshop is held in your area!Go to our website at www.kbyutv.org and clink on the Ready to Learn link to find the dates, times and where the workshops are located!Come get a free and important education to pass on to the children of the future! Call 801-422-8531 for more information

Official Website: http://www.americantowns.com/ut/ephraim/events/ready-to-learn-workshop-2009-12-30