Fraser Valley Regional Library

All Aboard for Kindergarten is an innovative program that offers a package of literacy materials to kindergarten children and their families. This program is sponsored by FVRL in partnership with nine Fraser Valley School Districts.

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Fall 2012 Newsletter for parents containing ideas and activities to help their child get ready to read

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is All Aboard for Kindergarten?
• What do kindergarteners get?
• What if my kindergartener did not receive a package or is home schooled?
• My kindergartener has a package - now what?
• What if my child already has a library card?
• Are there any other events at the libraries?
• As a parent, is there anything else I can do to get my child ready to read?
• How long will the All Aboard for Kindergarten project last?

What is All Aboard for Kindergarten?

All Aboard for Kindergarten is a literacy initiative aimed at Kindergarten children and their families. Information is given out soon after school starts to all kindergarteners living in FVRL's 15 member municipalities via their teachers.

What do kindergarteners get?

Kindergarten children and their parents will receive a special Literacy Train foldout reading record that includes:

• 100 Books to Read in Kindergarten
• Literacy information and ideas for parents
• Invitation to join the library

What if my kindergartener did not receive a Literacy Train or is home schooled?

Home schoolers, or any kindergarten child who has not received the All Aboard for Kindergarten Literacy Train should contact their local library.

My kindergartener has a Literacy Train. Now what?

Once kindergarten children have received their information, they should visit their local library with their invitation to receive a new library card. They will also receive a special All Aboard for Kindergarten lanyard and cardholder. As they visit the library they can check out the 100 Books, and enter to win prizes.

What if my child already has a library card?

If your kindergarten child already has a card, show it at your library for a free lanyard and a chance to win prizes.

Are there any other events at the libraries?

Yes. Each local library offers various programs for members of All Aboard for Kindergarten, and other school-age children. These programs can include hands-on fun activities, storytimes or performances. Contact your local library to find out dates of special programs in your area.

As a parent, is there anything else I can do to get my child ready to read?

• The single most important activity in helping your kindergarten child get ready to read is reading aloud.
• Read! If you think reading is important, so will your child.
• Seize every opportunity to read and use language. Talk about stories, sing songs and play rhyming word games.
• Get your child a free FVRL public library card.
• Regular visits to the library give you and your child access to thousands of books.
• Get excited about books and stories. Read with enthusiasm, retell stories and discuss illustrations.
• Find other books by your child’s favourite writers and artists.
• Read in the language you are most comfortable with.

How long will the All Aboard for Kindergarten project last?

Literacy Trains are distributed in September. Library cards, lanyards, and cardholders will be distributed until May.