Reading Specialist: Julie Fowlkes in Hong Kong 2016

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Reading Specialist

Julie Fowlkes

in Hong Kong

6 - 19 November, 2016

Workshops for Parents, Grandparents, Educators and Children

www.bringmeabook.org.hk

Bring Me a Book Hong Kong 7/F., On Lan Centre , No.11-15 On Lan Street, Central, Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2127 4533 Email: info@bringmeabook.org.hk Website: www.bringmeabook.org.hk

About Bring Me A Book™ Hong Kong Bring Me A Book™ Hong Kong (BMABHK) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2006.

We advocate for family literacy by providing libraries of quality, hardback children's books and read aloud training to children and families. Since inception, we have installed over 350 libraries, served 128,000 children through our library programs and trained 22,000 parents through our award-winning “First Teachers Training” Program.

Proceeds from the workshops and book sales will go towards supporting our library and training programs for underprivileged families in Hong Kong.

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Storytelling at the HK Public Library: "Animals and Adventures" Fun Learning English Through Stories Julie Fowlkes and Bring Me a Book's Executive Director, Pia Wong will run a fun, interactive reading session in English for children to enjoy! The theme of "Animals and Adventures" provides multiple ways for joyful learning with books. Arts and crafts activities will deepen children’s understanding of the stories and deepen their interest in books.

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Language:

English

Venue:

Tiu Keng Leng Public Library, 4 Chui Ling Road, Tseung Kwan O, N.T.

Course Fee: FREE OF CHARGE Registration: http://www.bringmeabook.org.hk/animals-adventures/ First come, first serve basis: Max of 16 parent-child pairs for children 3-8 years old

Session 1

Nov 6 (Sun), 2pm-3pm

Session 2

Nov 13 (Sun), 2pm-3pm

More sessions (from October to December) are available on the above website.

About the Trainer, Julie Fowlkes Julie Fowlkes has over 40 years of international experience in early childhood literacy. She has a Masters Degree is Reading and a Lifetime Credential as a Reading Specialist. After working as a teacher and reading specialist in numerous public schools in California, she spent over 30 years training teachers and educators at various universities in the U.S. She is a published author (“Reading Without Books”) and presented at many international conferences incl. the International Reading Association.

Julie joined the Bring Me A Book Foundation in U.S. in 2004 and helped develop Bring Me A Book's award-winning First Teacher's program. Julie has a huge following in Hong Kong as she has run an array of literacy-based workshops for parents and teachers each year for the past 10 years.

Parent-Child Fully Booked Book - making Fun

Recommended for Parents WITH Children 5-10 years old

“The single most important element children need to grow as writers is the belief that they are writers.”

Lucy Calkins

In this parent-child workshop, the whole family can enjoy how to write and make home-made books, incl. pop up, ‘quick-fold’ ladder, concertina and shape books. By composing an original story, your child learns how sounds letters and words form meaningful text that can read over and over.

Parents will also learn how to use the Language Experience approach which links dictation to writing and reading. Numerous sample home-made books will be available and participants will have an opportunity to share the books that they make together.

Workshop covers: • • • •

How to compose original stories with your child Effective strategies for encouraging your child to learn how sounds, letters and words form meaningful text How to use the Language Experience approach which links to dictation to writing and reading Sample books will be available

Language: English Venue: Bring Me A Book, 7/F, On Lan Center, 11-15 On Lan Street, Central Course Fee: HK$500 for 2.5 hour workshop incl. all arts & crafts materials for parent and child (Each additional child $100) Registration: http://www.bringmeabook.org.hk/workshops-by-julie-fowlkes-2016 Note: Each participant should bring 5-10 family photos to use

Book-Making with children Class Code

Date and Time

BM (A)

Nov 12 (Sat), 2pm-4.30pm

BM (B)

Nov 19 (Sat), 2pm-4.30pm

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The First Teachers™ Training You Are Your Child’s First Teacher Learn how to nurture a life long love of reading to set them on a path to success

Recommended for Parents of Children 0-6 years Old

Literacy development begins long before your child starts primary school. As your child’s first teacher, you can enhance cognitive development, communication skills and family bonding and by reading aloud together for a shared love for books.

“Julie is a great role model for us to follow! She reminds us how to have fun with our kids through stories and not to dwell on mistakes like grammar” Mr. Chiu, father of 2 year old “I have been coming to Julie’s workshops each year as she always adds new content and helps motivate my son at each step of his literacy and language development.” Lucy Chang, mother of 4 year old

Workshop covers: • • • • • •

How to make reading aloud engaging and meaningful Strategies for encouraging children to love books Understanding how being read to relates to school success Overcoming challenges to reading aloud Creating a Daily Read Aloud routine Selecting the best books to read

Language: English Bring Me A Book, 7/F, On Lan Center, 11-15 On Lan Street, Central Venue: Course Fee: HK$1,100 for 4 hour workshop (two separate two-hour sessions) incl. a children’s book.

15% Early Bird discount (register before 17th October) Discount: Registration: http://www.bringmeabook.org.hk/workshops-by-julie-fowlkes-2016

The First Teachers™ Training Class Code

Date and Time

FTT (A)

Nov 8 (Tue), 12pm-2pm Nov 15 (Tue), 12pm-2pm

FTT (B)

Nov 8 (Tue), 6.30pm-8.30pm Nov 15 (Tue), 6.30pm-8.30pm

FTT (C)

Nov 10 (Thu), 6.30pm-8.30pm Nov 17 (Thu), 6.30pm-8.30pm

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Workshop for Dad: Helping Dads to Read Aloud Most Effectively Being a role model for your child

Did you know that boys who were read to by their fathers scored significantly higher in reading achievement? The majority of adults involved in children's reading are women (including teachers and childcare providers) so boys in particular, tend not to see reading as a masculine activity.

For Fathers

Workshop covers: • • • • •

Why it is so important that fathers read aloud to their child Overcoming obstacles to reading aloud How to make reading aloud fun, creative and effective Building a routine and special connection with your child Selecting best books for fathers to read with their children

Language: Venue:

English Bring Me A Book, 7/F, On Lan Center, 11-15 On Lan Street, Central Course Fee: $400 for 2 hour workshop Registration: http://www.bringmeabook.org.hk/workshops-by-julie-fowlkes-2016

STD (A)

Nov 14 (Mon), 7pm-9pm For Grandparents

Workshop for Grandparents: Making the most out of storytime with your grandchild Grandparents can join in the fun of read alouds

Enrich your grandchild's life AND your own through reading aloud! By sharing stories and exposing your grandchild to new words and ideas, you will not only open a new world for the child but also develop a special grandparent bond! Why not use the time you are in charge of babysitting for deeper bonding ans a shared love of books?

Workshop covers: • • • •

Benefits of reading with your grandchild Fun ways to keep family history alive through storytelling Overcoming common challenges to reading aloud Selecting the best children's books for grandparents to read aloud

Language: Venue:

English Bring Me A Book, 7/F, On Lan Center, 11-15 On Lan Street, Central Course Fee: $400 for 2 hour workshop Registration: http://www.bringmeabook.org.hk/workshops-by-julie-fowlkes-2016

STG (A)

Nov 8 (Tue), 3pm-5pm Scan to find out more!

Transitional Readers Helping Your Child Become an Independent Reader (Who LOVES books!)

Recommended for Parents of Children 4-8 years Old

Parents play a critical role during the early stages of reading acquisition – how the child learns to read can affect their lifelong reading habits. By using some simple, fun and effective strategies, children can happily transition from listening to stories to reading on their own.

“I never knew you could have so much fun with words.

My daughter loves playing “My pile, your pile” – such an easy and fun way her to learn sight words!” Anita Shum, mother of 5 year old “Thanks to Julie, the language experience has opened up a whole new world for reading time at home.”

Teresa Leung, mother of 8 & 6 year old

Workshop covers: • • • •

Why this early stage is critical for developing life-long reading habits How to enhance a child’s ability and interest in beginning reading and writing skills Helping develop phonemic awareness, sight word mastery, blending, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension Easy and fun activities to practice at home incl. strategies from Reading Recovery and Language Experience

Language: Venue: Course Fee: Registration:

English Bring Me A Book, 7/F, On Lan Center, 11-15 On Lan Street, Central HK$400 for 2 hour workshop incl. our English and Chinese book guides http://www.bringmeabook.org.hk/workshops-by-julie-fowlkes-2016

Transitional Readers Class Code

Date and Time

TR (A)

Nov 9 (Wed), 6.30pm-8.30pm

TR (B)

Nov 11(Fri), 10am-12pm

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Motivating Reluctant Readers and Writers: Helping children who are not 'natural' book worms Beginning readers need many hours of practice to build their reading competence. The more your child reads and listens to stories, the better they can write. You will learn about literacy experiences that are authentic personal and interesting for the whole family.

Recommended for Parents of Children 4-8 years Old

Workshop covers: • • • •

Ideas for developing both the motivation and the basic skills necessary to become a fluent reader and confident writer Interactive/paired read alouds and the importance of developing personal literacy experiences Finding “trigger books”, reading incentive plans, word games Literacy that is real, connects with the child and is meaningful

Language: Venue: Course Fee: Registration:

English Bring Me A Book, 7/F, On Lan Center, 11-15 On Lan Street, Central $400 for 2 hour workshop http://www.bringmeabook.org.hk/workshops-by-julie-fowlkes-2016

Motivating Reluctant Readers and Writers Class Code

Date and Time

MR (A)

Nov 16 (Wed), 10am-12pm

MR (B)

Nov 18(Fri), 12pm-2pm

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Workshop for Educators:

Best Practices in Literacy Development for Low Performing Students Tell your child's teacher about this professional development workshop

Recommended for Teachers, Librarians and Educators at Pre-schools and Primary Schools

Workshop covers: • • • • • •

Practical research-based strategies with a focus on interactive visual activities that are particularly successful with dyslexic students and students with learning disabilities Foldables, interactive graphic organizers created by students Guided reading. small group instruction that focuses on strategic reading "Close" reading. , a method that reinforces deepens and consolidates learning Interactive read alouds with embedded instruction and intentional discussions Writing about reading. Using a variety of genres such as journals letters and reviews to comprehend and respond to reading

Language: Venue: Course Fee: Registration:

English Bring Me A Book, 7/F, On Lan Center, 11-15 On Lan Street, Central $800 for 4 hour workshop http://www.bringmeabook.org.hk/workshops-by-julie-fowlkes-2016

Note: Teachers to bring a favourite book to read aloud All participants receive a certificate after completing both sessions

Best Practices in Literacy Development for Low Performing Students Class Code

Date and Time

PD (A)

Nov 12 (Sat), 10.30am-12.30pm Nov 19 (Sat), 10.30am-12.30pm

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Important Notes - Applications are accepted on a “first-come-first-serve” basis.

- Max capacity 20 people per wokshop.

- Except for class cancellation, class fee paid are non-refundable.

- Bring Me A Book™ Hong Kong reserves the right to make any necessary changes concerning the classes. All applicants affected will be given notice of any changes.

Disclaimer All participants enrolled in programmes at Bring Me A Book™ Hong Kong do so at their own risk and in any case Bring Me A Book Hong Kong and its staff will accept no responsibility for the loss or damage to a participant’s property or injury or accident sustained during the programmes.

Participants agree that no claims will be made against Bring Me A Book™ Hong Kong or its staff.

Special Arrangements Under Inclement Weather Conditions - Typhoon Signal No.3 or above is hoisted or Red Rainstorm Warning is issued 2 hours before the activities begin Activities will continue.

- Typhoon Signal No.8 or above is hoisted or Black Rainstorm Warning is issued 2 hours before the activities begin Activities will be cancelled, including those scheduled to take place after the signal/warning has been lowered.

For Enquiries please contact: Iris Lau, 2127 4533 or info@bringmeabook.org.hk

Application Method Once application has been received, we will send you email confirmation.

Online Payment by PayPal & credit card accepted. http://www.bringmeabook.org.hk/workshops-by-julie-fowlkes-2016 Or

By post Application Form below to be completed only for those paying by cheque.

All cheques should be made payable to “Bring Me A Book Hong Kong Limited” Please send cheque and application form to : BRING ME A BOOK HONG KONG 7/F On Lan Centre, No. 11-15 On Lan Street, Central, Hong Kong (Julie Fowlkes in Hong Kong) Deadline for registration by post: 31st October, 2016

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