Let’s Read Math
October 4th, 2007The Let’s Read Math program was developed by Dr. Claire Passantino of the Makefield Area PA Branch.
In its simplest form, an adult reads one of the Let’s Read Math books with a group of children, and the adult and helpers organize a math-related activity for the children afterwards. Dr. Passentino has developed work books for the math activities — appropriately titled Fun Books. Both the story books and the fun books are available through the program. Some are available in Spanish.
The program is suitable for small groups of primary children, say 4 or 5 children, through a group of 20 or so. Of course, multiple groups can be run simultaneously. It has been used in after school programs, in enrichment programs, in Family Nights at primary schools, and as a Saturday activity in public libraries. Local volunteers will present the program for the third summer at the YWCA of Chester County Summer Enrichment Program.
For more information consult the EF pages at www.aauwpa.org/EF.htm.