Arlington School & Family Magazine January 2015 | Page 8

District Programs

Sharing Early Literacy
Skills with Parents
When it comes to rearing a reader, it can be difficult for parents to know where to
begin. For parents who may be lacking adequate time or resources, the challenge
can feel even greater. The Arlington Public Library recognizes that parents may
need help and has created three programs that provide these individuals with the
knowledge and encouragement they need to incorporate early literacy skills into
their everyday lives and help their children become confident and capable readers
when they enter school.
For parents with a language barrier or who are concerned that their children are
not comfortable enough with English, Early Learning Matters is a workshop series
offered at AISD elementary schools that receive Texas Literacy initiative or United
Way funding. Parents with children 0-4 years of age attend a series of sessions
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Parents

are taught that
they are their
child’s first and
most important
teacher