THE READ TO ME PROJECT IN SALINAS IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT IS TO HAVE OLDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS READING TO YOUNGER ONES….SO THE YOUNGER KIDS LEARN ABOUT LITERACY AND THE LEARNING PROCESS. STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT YOUNG CHILDREN ACHIEVE ACADEMIC READINESS, AND HAVE A BETTER CHANCE FOR A LIFETIME OF SUCCESS, IF THEY ARE READ TO (ON A REGULAR BASIS) AS YOUNG CHILDREN. THIS PROGRAM HAS ALSO BEEN FOUND TO GIVE THE OLDER CHILDREN MORE CONFIDENCE, AND HIGHER SELF ESTEEM, BECAUSE THEY ARE HELPING OTHERS. PEOPLE WHO WISH TO MAKE DONATIONS TO THE READ TO ME PROJECT IN SALINAS CAN CALL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BARBARA GREENWAY, OR E-MAIL HER AT:
Barbara@ReadtoMeProject.org
