Motheread :: Helping Mothers with Story Time

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Helping mothers with story time

Anson Record: 6.05.2018 by Natalie Davis

Motheread,a literacy program to teach skills and strategies to mothers, is offered at Anson County Partnership for Children every Thursday at 3 p.m.

The revitalization of Motheread is made possible through GlaxoSmithKline Ribbon of Hope grant.

Motheread is a literacy program that uses children’s books, adult poems, and narratives to teach literacy skills and practice strategies for reading with children. Mothers not only learn the “why” of reading with their children, but also the “how.”

“The unique concept about Motheread is that it is very similar to a book club, and while exploring various children’s books, we discuss developmental milestones that children go through and talk about the different excitements that are connected to these milestones,” said Alexandria Harrington, literacy and community outreach coordinator at the Partnership. “I have never seen a literacy program that explores children’s books the way Motheread does.”

Harrington said that while participants learn about reading, they also get the chance to express their thoughts, fears, and pride regarding their growing children.

“Motheread is important because not only are participants learning vital techniques to improve reading with their children, but it is also a safe place for them to build relationships with other mothers and grandmothers,” she said.

Harrington also said that Motheread is important because it helps encourage bonding through reading.

“When reading becomes a family event it encourages the development of interpersonal skills,” she said. “The lessons also cover tips for dealing with social and emotional developments as children grow.”  READ MORE >>