Books on Tape Help Busy Parents
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In Michelle Rzewski Copeland’s perfect world, every parent would take the time to read to their children after school. However, the Potowmack Elementary School librarian realizes many Loudoun County parents can’t read to their children after school for a variety of reasons. For many parents, it is hard to find the time to sit down with their son or daughter with a book after a long work day, before supper and in between chores. For some, they do not speak the language. |
ven though Copeland realizes parents’ packed schedules and the language barrier, she said it is still important for children to be read to, especially those learning English. It gives them a chance to listen,” Copeland said. “It is important to promote reading at home and to build listening comprehension skills.” n an effort to promote reading at home and overcome the various obstacles, the librarian came up with “HEART: Hear Excellent Audio-books Today.” Once she came up with a solution, she needed a way to fund it. WHILE SURFING the Internet over the summer, Copeland stumbled upon the National Education Association (NEA) Web site. There she applied for a $5,000 Student Achievement Grant to purchase cassette players, books and books on tape.
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