There are 4 kits necessary to run the GSL program for 8 weeks. The kits are thematic and have appropriate books for reading during a “circle” or “learning time” as well as math and literacy toys and activities that will enhance the learning experience for the children.
The 4 kits are:
You will find the kit contents as well as additional information on how to use the kits in Section C.
There are a number of ways to set up the room during the Parent Learning Time and the PACT (Parent and Child Together) Time. You must find the way that will work the best for your families. In all cases, it is necessary that all families will be able to see the facilitator. You could have the families sitting around tables facing each other ensuring that there are not any families sitting with their backs to the facilitator. The other way to do this is to have the tables situated in a “U” shape. This also ensures that no families will have their backs to the facilitator. The facilitator stands or sits near the white board so that any words can be quickly and easily recorded for all to see.
Providing nutritious snacks for both children and their parents is an important part of the GSL curriculum. Sometimes families who participate in GSL classes have not eaten and it is therefore necessary to have nutritious foods available. As a facilitator, you are in a position to influence the choices your families make regarding food choices. Things that influence what families (both parents and children) like to eat are: