Fun Literacy Activities for After-school Programs: Books And Beyond  is a handbook for staff in after school programs to increase their capabilities in supporting literacy.  More than 72 activities for ages 5 – 14!

In need of some ideas to help your staff with your literacy component?  This resource book has ideas, answers and explanations to help the average person without a teaching degree.  Each activity comes complete with Staff Role and Space, time needed, supplies, purpose, directions and more!  Includes 24 activities for each emergent, Initial and transitional readers ages 5 – 8, 24 activities for transitional and independent readers ages 9 -10 and 24 more activities for independent readers ages 11 -14.  A great start to integrating literacy development into your after school program.

Network members can borrow a copy from the Network Resource Library by contacting Marla Berrios at (203) 483-9757 or emailing her at mberrios@ctafterschoolnetwork.org. For your convenience, pre-paid return envelopes are included with your library selection.