Big Brother Mouse

28 December, 2011, Huaihori Village, Luang Prabang Province, Laos

Book party: At book parties we read from books, play games, and sing songs. At the end of each book party, every student gets to choose a book, usually the first book they've ever owned. Then we give more to the school. Our book parties have two goals. First, we get children excited about books. (Previously, most of them had seen textbooks, but never a book they were eager to read.) Second, we observe closely, to see what books are most avidly read, what's needed, and what techniques help spread a love of reading.

This event was sponsored by Steve Grant (England). Thank you!

Hearing a story read aloud is a new experience for these students. It's an effective and enjoyable way to spread interest in books. We encourage teachers and parents to read aloud, and we encourage students to read aloud with each other, and with younger children in their family.

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