LEAPLiteracy Education At Play:

A Collaboration Between Public and School Librarians

Laura Antolin – Evanston Public LibrarySue Jicha – Evanston/Skokie District 65

Chris Skoglund – Evanston/Skokie District 65Amy Wharton – Evanston/Skokie District 65

WHO, WHAT and WHY?

• Laura & Chris

LET’S PLAY!

LEAP Lessons in a nutshell:

1.Introduce subject, present vocabulary, read lead story, engage in discussion

2.Review vocabulary, read a second story, model play.

3.Read a third story, review play scenario and have the children play

4.Engage in play again with extension activities

HOW DO I MAKE THIS WORK AT MY SCHOOL?

•Audience•Funding•Developing Materials

TIME TO EXPLORE!

• LEAP Stations• Q and A