Full Continuum of Support Services

Preschool Program Services

Lending Library Set-Up and Classroom Books

MWFB provides and maintains a library of high-quality, multicultural, cloth, board, and hardcover books at a rate of three to five books per child. Teachers receive information and strategies for using the collection as a lending library.

Professional Development Opportunities

The following professional development workshops are held throughout the year.

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A Healthy Child Is Read to Every Day

• The importance of reading aloud daily
• Research on early brain development
• Choosing books to read aloud
• Incorporating daily storytime
• Involving parents
• Setting up a lending library

Reading Readiness Through Storytime and Play

• Print awareness
• Book handling
• Phonological awareness
• Letter knowledge
• Vocabulary development
• Comprehension

Promoting Peace Through Picture Books

• Building a peaceful classroom community
• Using books to foster peaceful behaviors in children
• Strategies for teaching self-control, positive conflict resolution, and respect for others

A Curious World: Exploring and Discovering Through Books 

• Incorporating factual books in fun and meaningful ways
• Using books to celebrate diversity
• Strategies for linking books to different learning areas
• Using books to encourage a natural sense of wonder

Early Literacy Consultation

Working closely with FTF Quality First coaches, MWFB early literacy consultants provide advice on strengths and areas in need of improvement in each site’s early literacy program.

Storytime Volunteers

Highly committed and enthusiastic Storytime volunteers read weekly at each site to the preschool-aged children.

Family Literacy Events

These events, tailored to the needs of individual preschools, provide tips to parents for reading with their children, as well as free books, activities, and entertainment for the whole family.