Book programme for deaf children
Deaf and hard-of-hearing children in South Lanarkshire have been given special books to help them improve their reading and literacy skills.
It is part of the Bookstart programme, a national initiative aimed at encouraging parents and carers to read to their children from a young age.
South Lanarkshire Council has introduced the Bookshine packs specially designed for deaf youngsters. They will be handed out at local libraries and by health visitors.
The packs containing bright, textured books were launched at a interactive sing-a-long session for children, parents and staff at the Hamilton School for the Deaf.
Head teacher Jackie McGuire said: "The books all have colourful illustrations and some have different textures to touch and feel. All babies and children should be given the opportunity to learn about the joys of reading.
"Deaf children often learn in a very visual way, so encouraging an interest in reading at an early age can be crucial in their development."
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Im looking for special books to read for my hard- of_ hearing students. I would like to teach them prepositions, verb tense, negation the verb and some issues like this. Is there any book mentioned?
Posted by: nazli | August 30, 2009 10:34 PM