P.I.E.D. P.I.P.E.R.
| THE PROGRAM: P.I.E.D. P.I.P.E.R. is
a literacy program that can be adapted to any grade
level. Shared reading extends the learning process into
the home where the parent becomes a Pied Piper on a daily
basis! Flexible reading groups, individualized
enrichment, and active parent participation are the key
ingredients. The secret to success is parent involvement
combined with a teacher's "user friendly"
management system! The program begins at "Meet the Teacher Night" with an orientation for all parents. Individualized reinforcement is given during the Fall parent/teacher conferences. Books and activity/project sheets are arranged according to the children's levels (i.e., nonreader, emergent reader, independent reader). The sets are placed in a "ziplock" bag. Each student selects a reading packet appropriate to his/her level and brings it home. The parent either reads with or reads to the child. The youngster completes the activity/project sheet and returns the book and sheet/project to school the next day. The selection of a new book packet begins again. This organization makes for an easy management system and empowers students to be responsible for their own reading selections and follow-up activities/projects. The total process at home takes no more than fifteen minutes. If adapted for older children, time expectations and the nature of the activity sheets would be adjusted to higher levels. THE STUDENTS: Approximately twenty-five kindergarten students of various ability levels and their parents participate in this program on a daily basis throughout the school year. Adaptation for any grade level can be done by modifying content and materials to meet the developmental level(s) of the students. Implementation can be with the whole class, subgroups, or individuals (i.e., challenge or skill level students, etc.). |
THE STAFF: P.I.E.D. P.I.P.E.R.
was developed by Vivian Rose, kindergarten teacher at
Bardonia Elementary School. She has fourteen years
experience as an educator. Along with the Bardonia
Kindergarten team, she has received two IMPACT II Adaptor
Grants. While working at Putnam/Northern Westchester
BOCES, she was awarded a grant to provide a summer
enrichment program for children with communication
disorders. The parents and principal enthusiastically
endorse this family-oriented program. MATERIALS & FACILITIES: Program resources include Scholastic "Hello Reader" books, "zip -lock" bags for each reading packet (i.e., a book with a follow-up activity/project sheet), and a parent booklet. OUTSIDE RESOURCES: Parent involvement and follow-through are critical for the success of this program. A free booklet, "Help Your Child Become a Good Reader", and a list of local libraries and book stores are given to each family. OVERALL VALUE: Through shared reading and follow-up projects, the child and parent will extend the learning process while enhancing the development of literacy skills and lifelong learners. FOR MORE INFORMATION: DEVELOPER: Vivian Rose SCHOOL:
PRINCIPAL: Annemarie Romagnoli DISTRICT: Clarkstown Central School District |