Table of Contents

  1. Get Set Learn
  2. Acknowledgements
  3. How to Use This Manual
  4. Section A – Introduction Section A PDF ( 220Kb )
    1. What is Get Set Learn?
    2. For Whom is the Program Designed?
    3. What Does Each Get Set Learn Session Include?
    4. Mission Statement of Get Set Learn
    5. Underlying Principles of Get Set Learn
    6. Curriculum Outcomes of Get Set Learn
    7. Principles of Adult Education
    8. Principles of Emergent Literacy
    9. Stages of Literacy Development

  5. Section B – Ready, Set, Go!       Section B PDF ( 855Kb )
    1. Hire Facilitators for Get Set Learn
    2. Hire Child Care Providers for Get Set Learn
    3. Choose a Site
    4. Promote the Program
    5. Find Families to Participate
    6. Have Necessary Kits
    7. Room Set Up
    8. Snacks
    9. Forms and Usage
    10. Appendices
      1. Appendix 1
      2. Appendix 2
      3. Appendix 3
      4. Appendix 4
      5. Appendix 5
      6. Appendix 6
      7. Appendix 7
      8. Appendix 8
      9. Appendix 9
      10. Appendix 10
      11. Appendix 11
      12. Appendix 12

  6. Section C – Evaluation and Communication Tools       Section C PDF ( 433Kb )
    1. Assessment versus Evaluation
    2. Steps of Intake and Assessment
    3. Evaluation of the Get Set Learn Program
    4. Reviewing the GSL Program on a Continuous Basis
    5. Forms and Usage
    6. Appendices
      1. Appendix 1
      2. Appendix 2
      3. Appendix 3
      4. Appendix 4
      5. Appendix 5
      6. Appendix 6
      7. Appendix 7
      8. Appendix 8
      9. Appendix 9
      10. Appendix 10

  7. Section D – Kits       Section D PDF ( 1.56Mb )
    1. Overview of Kit Use
    2. Costs of Creating Kits
    3. Reason for Use of Crafts
    4. Types of Books Used in GSL Sessions
    5. ABC Kit
    6. Animal Kit
    7. Shapes/Colours Kit
    8. Numbers Kit
    9. Appendices
      1. Appendix 1
      2. Appendix 2
      3. Appendix 3
      4. Appendix 4
      5. Appendix 5
      6. Appendix 6
      7. Appendix 7
      8. Appendix 8
      9. Appendix 9
      10. Appendix 10
      11. Appendix 11
      12. Appendix 12
      13. Appendix 13
      14. Appendix 14
      15. Appendix 15

  8. Section E – Get Set Learn Lesson Plans       Section E PDF ( 1.09Mb )
    1. Our Mission
    2. Profile of GSL Participants
    3. Literacy Overview
    4. The Importance of Homework
    5. Get Set Learn Underlying Principles
    6. Curriculum Outcomes
    7. Essential Skills
    8. Sample Lesson Plan
    9. Overview of Get Set Learn Curriculum
    10. Lesson Plans
      1. Lesson Plan 1
      2. Lesson Plan 2
      3. Lesson Plan 3
      4. Lesson Plan 4
      5. Lesson Plan 5
      6. Lesson Plan 6
      7. Lesson Plan 7
      8. Lesson Plan 8
      9. Lesson Plan 9
      10. Lesson Plan 10
      11. Lesson Plan 11
      12. Lesson Plan 12
      13. Lesson Plan 13
      14. Lesson Plan 14
      15. Lesson Plan 15
      16. Lesson Plan 16

  9. Section F – Glossary      Section F PDF ( 119Kb )

  10. Section G - References       Section G PDF ( 60Kb )

  11. Feedback Form

  12. * Section H – Parent Book *       Section H PDF ( 1.35Mb )

  13. * Section I - Child Numbers Book *       Section I PDF ( 537Kb )

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