Clare Family Learning Project

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Ireland

Clare resources:

• Original Family Learning Booklet (1996)
• International Rhymes (2003)
• Video-International Parent and Toddler Group (rhymes, songs and play) 2003
• Family Learning Programmes in Ireland (2009)
• Clare Family Learning Project Promotional DVD (2009)
• Family Learning in Action, Programme Outlines & Lesson Plans (2010)

Other Irish resources:

• Working together: approaches to family literacy. National Adult Literacy Agency (Ireland) (NALA). This document may be found on the NALA web site at: http://www.nala.ie/download/pdf/working_together ... Dublin: National Adult Literacy Agency, 2004. 
• The Big Picture. NALA
• Féach. NALA
• Anseo. NALA All three are good resources for ESOL learners.
• Pavee Point Fotochat. A Traveller Health Educational Resource, good for discussions. www.paveepoint.ie
• DVD for Traveller Parents on Primary School. Ways of supporting primary school children in an easy to understand format.
• Your Child in the Primary School. Irish National Teachers Organisation. www.into.ie
• Tips for Parents Launched in October 2007 a new version of Your Child in the Primary School. It is available online only in various languages and in booklet form and online in English at above address.
• Supporting Family Literacy Ideas and Tips for Tutors. Dublin:2007.
• At Home with Family Learning: NALA, Dublin: 2005
• Introducing your 2nd Level School. Association of Secondary Teachers of Ireland and National Parents Council. www.asti.ie www.nationalparentscouncil.com
• Starting Post Primary Education. A Guide for Parents. Maria Garvey and Bill Murphy. 1994: Folens 
• Irish Cards Foras na Gaelige.
• The Essential Guide to the Primary School Years. Brian Gilsenan, Primary ABC:2003
• The Essential Guide to the Secondary School Years. Brian Gilsenan. Primary ABC: 2004.
• The Story So Far... Co. Dublin VEC.
• Ready Steady Play. A National Play Policy. Dublin: 2004.

United Kingdom

• The Thinking Child Resource Book. Nicola Call. The Early Years Network Education Press Ltd. 2003:UK
• Helping Your Child. Karen Davies, Janet Byatt, Jayne Garner. 1998: UK. Really Useful Resources.
• Count and Figure it out together Basic Skills Agency UK
• Read and Write Together Basic Skills Agency and BBC UK.
• The Numeracy Pack Basic Skills Agency UK
• Who Knows Best. Family Learning Workshops Starting Points for Discussion and Writing. NIACE, UK: 2001
• Why boys are different and how to bring out the best in them. Dr. Bonnie Macmillan. Hamlyn, London:2004.
• Literacy, Equality and Creativity Education. A Resource Guide for Adult Learners. Toni Lambe, Rob Mark, Phyllis Murphy and Bonnie Sbroke. Belfast: 2006.
• Help your child to succeed - toolkit for tutors. Bill Lucas and Alistair Smith. Includes cards, books and CD. UK: 2003 www.networkcontinuum.co.uk

United States

• More Parents are Teachers Too. Encouraging your 6-12 year old. Claudia Jones. 1990. USA.

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