| Intergenerational
Literacy Activities |
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| The purpose of this component is to increase
the involvement of parents in their children’s learning
and literacy through parent/child together (PACT) time. Home
visits are an important aspect of the intergenerational literacy
activities with the purpose of advancing the instructional goals
of the MEES program. The home visit is an opportunity for parents
and children to learn and play together. Weekly visits are planned
by the Home Visitor to build on the child's strengths and preferences.
The Home Visitor also helps families connect to their child's
school and community resources. |
| The WINGS Learning System is used
as the basis for activities and targets the skills necessary
for a successful school experience. In addition, materials such
as developmentally appropriate toys, may be left with a family
and then collected when the home visitor returns the following
week. |
| MEES staff also assist school age children
with homework and model for parents how they themselves can
help their children with school work. Laptop computers installed
with age appropriate software are utilized as another way for
parents and children to interact. |
