The Growing Wisconsin Readers Early Literacy workshop was held October 30, 2013 at the Appleton Public Library.

The Growing Wisconsin Readers initiative aims to support Wisconsin caregivers of young children with information about early literacy, so they can prepare children for learning at school and beyond. Rooted in public libraries, Growing Wisconsin Readers will help bridge early literacy experiences with public education. It will serve as a statewide model while simultaneously supporting local library efforts.

Growing Wisconsin Readers directly supports Read to Lead Task Force recommendations. Read to Lead is a comprehensive effort to make sure Wisconsin students have the most crucial skill they need to excel in life:  the ability to read.

Video recording

• Tessa, part 1 75 minutes
• Tessa, part 2 23 minutes
• Tom & Stuart part 1 24 minutes
• Tom & Stuart part 2 14 minutes
• Tom & Stuart part 3 36 minutes
• Tom & Sturart part 4 70 minutes

GWR resources:

• Growing Wisconsin Readers website
• Resources for Librarians
• Scripts for reaching out to childcare providers in order to display Growing Wisconsin Readers brochures and posters in their facilities
• Customize your brochures or posters with address labels (size 1" x 2-5/8" fits best on brochure) using this Microsoft Word tutorial
• FAQ

PowerPoint slides:

• Growing Wisconsin Readers  by Tessa Michaelson Schmidt
• Growing Wisconsin Readers: How Music Builds Literacy, Connection, and Joy In Young Children (and in those who sing with them.) by Tom Pease and Stuart Stotts

Continuing Education Activity Report Form for public library directors

This workshop was sponsored by NFLS, OWLS, Winnefox, IMLS, and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.