1. 1. Bilingual and CulturallyInclusive StorytimeProgramsKATIE SCHERRERWWW.CONNECTEDCOMMUNITIESCONSULTING.COM
2. 2. Lets Start with a Song / Empecemos con unacancinHOLA AMIGOS!Hola amigosComo estn?Muy bien, graciasY usted?HELLO FRIENDS!Hello friendsHow are you?Very well, thank youHow about you?
3. 3. Roadmap: Structuring the Program Components of the Program Early Literacy Set It Up for Success Additional Resources Questions
4. 4. Bilingual StorytimeSTRUCTURING THE PROGRAM
5. 5. BilingualStorytimeModels1. English Dominant andIntentionally Inclusive ofLatino Cultures and theSpanish Language2. Truly Bilingual: TwoPresenters3. Truly Bilingual: OnePresenter
6. 6. Including and Celebrating Latino Culturesand the Spanish Language in EnglishStoryime Inclusion Books Storytelling Songs Rhymes Themes
7. 7. Truly Bilingual: Two Presenters Qualities of a Good Partner Choosing a Community Partner(s) Training Your Partner
8. 8. Truly Bilingual: One Presenter Required Language Proficiency Hiring an Outside Presenter
9. 9. Movamos! Lets Move! Spanish version by Jos-Luis Orozco on Canto yCuentoSI JUNTAMOS LAS MANITASSi juntamos las manitasHacen clap, clap, clapSi movemos los piecitosHacen tap, tap, tapY si abrimos la boquitaDice tra, la, laClap, clap, clap; tap, tap, tap; tra, la, la, tra, la,laIF WE PUT OUR HANDS TOGETHERIf we put our hands togetherThey go clap, clap, clapIf we move our little feetThey go tap, tap, tapAnd if we open up our little mouthWell sing tra, la, laClap, clap, clap; tap, tap, tap; tra, la, la, tra, la,la
10. 10. Bilingual StorytimeCOMPONENTS OF THE PROGRAM
11. 11. Books Bilingual Latino Authors and Illustrators English with Spanish Words Translations
12. 12. Latino Authors and Illustrators
13. 13. Songs and Rhymes
14. 14. Recommended Music for BilingualStorytime
15. 15. Storytelling Latino folktales Creative dramatics Prop stories Puppetry Flannelboard
16. 16. Piata!
17. 17. Bilingual StorytimeEARLY LITERACY AND SCHOOL READINESSLA ALFABETIZACIN TEMPRANA Y PREPARACIN PARA LAESCUELA
18. 18. Incorporating Early Literacy Environment MCPL Resources ALA Poster LVA Poster Handouts ALA Material bookmarks, brochures Colorn Colorado Parent Messages Train Your Community Partner(s)!
19. 19. Colorn Colorado
20. 20. Bilingual StorytimeWRAPPING UP
21. 21. Your Program: Set it up for success!Prepralo a tener xito! Is the program on a day/time that is accessiblefor families? Can children of multiple ages participate? How visible is the library in the community? Is it possible to offer the program outside of thelibrary? If the program is inside the library, is it visible? Do you have strong relationships with localLatino community leaders? Are you doing more that distributing flyers topromote the program? What is the goal of the program and how is itbeing measured?
22. 22. Reforma
23. 23. Es Divertido Hablar Dos Idiomas!
24. 24. Print Resources
25. 25. Upcoming Learning Opportunities Connecting with Spanish-Speaking Communities A four-week, online class offered through Library Juice Academy, July 1 July 31. Cost is $175 perperson. Register at: http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/032-spanish-speaking.php Bilingual Storytime at Your Biblioteca A four-week, online class offered through Library Juice Academy, August 1 August 31. Cost is $175per person. Register at: http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/033-storytime-biblioteca.php A more cost-effective option is available for large groups (12 30 people) whoare interested in offering either of these online classes to theirstaff/members. Please contact Katie directly for further information. For complete information on in-person workshops available, please visithttp://www.connectedcommunitiesconsulting.com/training/in-person-workshops-for-library-staff/
26. 26. The New American Reality
27. 27. Questions? Preguntas?Katie Scherrer Connected Communitieswww.connectedcommunitiesconsulting.comhttp://bilingualchildrensprogramming.blogspot.com/https://twitter.com/ConnectedKatiewww.linkedin.com/pub/katie-scherrer/36/92b/a68http://www.slideshare.net/KatieCunninghamKatie@connectedcommunitiesconsulting.com