I was ASKED to "speak" at the Library!

[Krista G]

Yeah for you, Kizudo!  How exciting.  I would definitely see if you can get video of your son but if you can't choose some videos from YouTube to show them.  There is tons of proof available on the net.  There is a short video of my 18  month old reading sentences on my website that you can show if you would like.  I have a lot more video but unfortunately my videographer was my 10 year old daughter who thought it was funny to put her fingers in front of the camera and move it so much that you feel like you are on a wild ride.   I have some video of Gabriella and would be happy to get more for you.  She is reading better with each day.

When I think back to when I heard that babies could learn to read I had so many questions.  I will PM you some of those and maybe you can use them in your outline.

I saw something the other day about Goldie Hawn and how she thought she was not the best actress but she faked it.  That is super advice.

[akalori]

Kizudo,

That's great.  I agree fake it til you make it.  You are an expert at this point but if you feel nervous just pretend that you are confident.  Wow I can't imagine what I would say in just 20 minutes - there is just so much stuff to cover.  You could make some packets of info to distribute.  If you don't get to cover everything at least they will understand that you have so much more info to offer.  I think this could be a fabulous opportunity for you.  Maybe you could get some Little Reader Book samples to bring too.  Also I think at one point KL said he would be willing to sponsor early learning support groups.  I will look for that link for you.  I also like Glenn Doman's Teach Your Baby to Read.  If I had one piece of advice to share with the parents considering early learning, it would be that you can't mess up.   I used to worry that if I did it wrong, my child would get confused and have reading problems.  Now I know it is impossible to do it wrong as long as you teach with joy.  Also I would tell them that reading is just written language.  Therefore, not only, is it easier to learn to speak a new language when you are very young, it is also easier to learn to read.  Finally I would tell them to just jump in right away and learn and prepare along the way.  In the beginning, I think I spent too much time getting ready to teach rather than actually teaching.  They grow up too fast to waste any time on perfecting your teaching skills. Oh, also I would tell them to treat their child like a newly awakened eager intellectual being.  They need to explain everything and talk about everything.  Synaptic connections are being formed every minute, if they aren't filled with knowledge they will get filled with nonsense. I'm embarrassed to admit my eldest child knew Spongebob lived in Bikini Bottom before he knew his own hometown. 

I'm sure your presentation will be great.  Congrats, Lori

[KL]

congrats! That's a great opportunity, and I'm glad you're taking it up!

It's totally fine that you're not an 'expert'.  In the field of early reading, who really is?  One of the biggest problems is what Dr. Gentry pointed out to me - even the so-called early literacy experts have a blind spot when it comes to teaching babies and toddlers to read, because they simply have never looked at it and assume it can't be done. He said he had the exact same blind spot too until he started looking into this area.

So, you are as much an 'expert' as anyone, and in some ways, more qualified because you have been there and done it.

My advice would be to speak from the position of another mother who has embarked on the journey of early reading, and simply share what you have learned, mother to mother.

When I talk on the subject, that is also my position.  If you want (or anyone else, for that matter), PM me with your email and I'll email you a powerpoint presentation that lays out the structure of a 15 minute talk.  It's not about Little Reader, but about teaching babies/toddlers to read.

[khatty]

Kizudo, Wow.  This is exciting!  I am happy to hear your librarian is willing to bring the books in for you - I know the SK library system has almost all the ones you listed - and I think Manitoba can request from other provinces.  I think having the books on display will help the parents.  I like all the suggestions so far.  No one has suggested perhaps a small demo of LR or PowerPoint Flash Cards.  I know that the few parents who have considered or read a Doman book have never completed the Make Your Own Flashcard project - I think seeing the flashcards on the computer helps parents understand that flashcards are doable.  It doesn't need to be as time consuming as the Doman Books make it out to be. 

I love that KL has a basic PowerPoint outline.  That will help.  I am going to request a copy of that and then see if I have any suggestions based on the presentation. 

Again, I am so excited for you.  I can't wait to hear the results from the presentation.  Perhaps you can speak in Regina and Saskatoon next?

[khatty]

In case you wanted to add a few stats about the Canadian Literacy Rates, here are a few links:

http://www.ccl-cca.ca/CCL/Home/index.html - This site has the raw data for the literacy assessments done in 2009.  The assessment was done by province and reading level.

http://www.conferenceboard.ca/hcp/details/education/adult-literacy-rate-high-skills.aspx.  This site has compiled data on Canada's literacy rate in comparison to 17 other countries.

Kizudo, PM if you want a Canadian to bounce ideas around, I would love to help.

[Skylark]

  I know that the few parents who have considered or read a Doman book have never completed the Make Your Own Flashcard project - I think seeing the flashcards on the computer helps parents understand that flashcards are doable.  It doesn't need to be as time consuming as the Doman Books make it out to be. 

AND you can mention that for those who prefer to use paper copies, there is a print out option in LR, so they can get the best of two worlds    organized prepared flashcards curriculum for 1 year with all the perks of videos, voices, customization AND a possibility to print it straight from there into a paper format!

Good luck! And keep us posted!

[kizudo]

Wow!  Everyone is just so encouraging!  I'm glad to have you all share in my excitement.  My hope is that they are as thrilled that I'm there as I am!    You're all giving me excellent suggestions - thank you for your input!  ALL comments are welcome!

[kmum]

Perhaps a list of blogs of some of the early readers would be a good idea.  I always find other people's experiences helpful & it would show that it is more common (& succesful ) than many would believe.

Did my message with my handout from my talk come through?  I finally pasted it & sent it in a message, rather than try to email again.

[kizudo]

Great idea, KMum.

And no, your presentation did not come through. 

[2010BEBES]

kizudo,
I just read about this great opportunity you have to share what you are learning and doing about early education. I am sure you are going to do an excellent job just being yourself and incentivate other moms (or grandmas in charge of kids) to look ino this. If it wasn't for this excellent forum, i would never had confirm about babies learning to read and specially about LR that makes it much easier for parents to teach.

Keep us posted, who knows maybe this can be done in more places and make people aware of what babies have been missing.

[ZaJa]

Congratulations kizudo. I'm sure you'll do well. Let us know how it goes.

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