The C.O.W. (Classroom on Wheels) is a bookmobile that travels to various sites around the city. It's a free drop-in program for parents and their children from birth to 6 years old.
- The bus visits each location on a weekly basis
- During the visit a facilitator models literacy activities and encourages parents to read to their babies and preschoolers
- The bus provides a friendly comfortable space where parents feel at ease with books and gain confidence in their ability to read to their children
- Parents borrow books for free for two weeks at a time
- Weekly draws are conducted where parents have a chance to receive quality books
|
- Parents understand the importance of shared reading
- Families have books in their homes
- Families read together
- Children gain early language and literacy skills
|
C.O.W. Bus Schedule
September 15th to December 10th, 2009
January 5th to March 26th, 2010
April 6th to June 18th, 2010
Tuesdays
Youngstown Community
Tuesday a.m. 8:30 - 10:00
163 St - 104 Ave
On 104 Avenue beside school yard
La Perle Community
Tuesday a.m. 10:30 - 12:00
98 Ave - 180 St
On 98 Avenue
Athlone Community
Tuesday p.m. 1:00 - 2:30
13010 - 129 St
Between the Elementary School and the Community League
Wednesdays
Sakaw Community
Wednesday a.m. 10:30 - 12:00
1275 - 62 St
At entrance to housing area
Richfield Community
Wednesday p.m. 1:00 - 2:30
On corner of 37 Ave - 78 St, near Millwoods Family Resource Centre
Thursdays
Edmonton Garrison Military Fitness Centre
Thursday a.m. 9:30 - 11:00
(parking lot)
Bannerman Community
Thursday p.m. 12:00 - 1:30
139 Ave - 26 St
Near corner by housing area and apartments
Eastwood Community
Thursday p.m. 2:00 - 3:00
12023 - 81 St
By the Elementary School and playground on 81 St
Fridays
Caernarvon Community
Friday a.m. 8:15 - 10:00
148 Ave - 118 St
In front of Community League
Dickensfield Community
Friday a.m. 10:30 - 12:00
9213 146 Ave (near Dickensfield Amity House)
The Literacy C.O.W. Bus is funded by:
ATB Financial
An Evening of Wine and Words fundraising event
Edmonton Glenora Rotary Club
Success by 6®
For more information on this program, please call (780) 421-7323 or e-mail info@famlit.ca
|
Programs
Projects