Fun Literacy Activities for After-school Programs: Books And Beyond

A treasure trove of field-tested activities that successfully integrate literacy into an after-school program, this exciting first-of-its-kind book helps staff in after-school programs support literacy development while staying faithful to the unique mission of being something other than "more school." The authors explain the role of afer-school programs in literacy development and define aspects of literacy development. 72 fun and engaging activities for all levels of school-age readers: Emergent, Initial and Transitional Readers (Ages 5-8), Transitional and Independent Readers (Ages 9-10) and Independent Readers (Ages 11-14).