Useful Books and Resources for Tutors and Parents
Ireland
Clare resources:
Original Family Learning Booklet (1996)
International Rhymes (2003)
Video-International Parent and Toddler Group (rhymes, songs and play) 2003
Working together: approaches to family literacy. National Adult Literacy Agency (Ireland) (NALA). This document may be found on the NALA web site at: http://www.nala.ie/download/pdf/working_together ... Dublin: National Adult Literacy Agency, 2004.
The Big Picture. NALA
Féach. NALA
Anseo. NALA All three are good resources for ESOL learners.
Pavee Point Fotochat. A Traveller Health Educational Resource, good for discussions. www.paveepoint.ie
DVD for Traveller Parents on Primary School. Ways of supporting primary school children in an easy to understand format.
Your Child in the Primary School. Irish National Teachers Organisation. www.into.ie
Tips for Parents Launched in October 2007 a new version of Your Child in the Primary School. It is available online only in various languages and in booklet form and online in English at above address.
Supporting Family Literacy Ideas and Tips for Tutors. Dublin:2007.
At Home with Family Learning: NALA, Dublin: 2005
Introducing your 2nd Level School. Association of Secondary Teachers of Ireland and National Parents Council. www.asti.ie www.nationalparentscouncil.com
Starting Post Primary Education. A Guide for Parents. Maria Garvey and Bill Murphy. 1994: Folens
Irish Cards Foras na Gaelige.
The Essential Guide to the Primary School Years. Brian Gilsenan, Primary ABC:2003
The Essential Guide to the Secondary School Years. Brian Gilsenan. Primary ABC: 2004.
The Story So Far... Co. Dublin VEC.
Ready Steady Play. A National Play Policy. Dublin: 2004.
United Kingdom
The Thinking Child Resource Book
Nicola Call. The Early Years Network Education Press Ltd. 2003:UK
Helping Your Child. Karen Davies, Janet Byatt, Jayne Garner. 1998: UK. Really Useful Resources.
Count and Figure it out together Basic Skills Agency UK
Read and Write Together Basic Skills Agency and BBC UK.
The Numeracy Pack Basic Skills Agency UK
Who Knows Best. Family Learning Workshops Starting Points for Discussion and Writing. NIACE, UK: 2001
Why boys are different and how to bring out the best in them. Dr. Bonnie Macmillan. Hamlyn, London:2004.
Literacy, Equality and Creativity Education. A Resource Guide for Adult Learners. Toni Lambe, Rob Mark, Phyllis Murphy and Bonnie Sbroke. Belfast: 2006.
Help your child to succeed - toolkit for tutors. Bill Lucas and Alistair Smith. Includes cards, books and CD. UK: 2003 www.networkcontinuum.co.uk
United States
More Parents are Teachers Too. Encouraging your 6-12 year old. Claudia Jones. 1990. USA.