About the Workshop

The Readers-Writers Summer Workshop is a unique language arts program. Our goal is to create a stress-free learning environment in which the children's self-esteem is enhanced and a more positive attitude toward reading and writing is developed. The children listen to stories, read, write during writing workshop and participate in exciting, literacy-related activities planned by the teacher. The average group size is twelve students.

The children learn as young children naturally do-with awe, laughter and enjoyment!

• Week One: The students are visited by a guest animator (e.g. storyteller, magician, scientist).

• Week Two: The students enjoy a field trip.

• Week Three: Parents and friends are invited to an author's tea celebration.

The workshop is a great place for children to improve language arts skills and for learning English as a second language.

At the workshop children will:

• Read and listen to stories; read recipes and cook; or maybe participate in readers' theatre

• Share stories, ideas and opinions, book talks or plays

• Participate in writing workshops, write a play or group newspaper

The workshop focuses on the same language arts competencies implemented in your child's classroom:

• To read and listen to children's literature and information-based texts

• To communicate appropriately and to use language to learn

• To write self-expressive, narrative, and information-based texts