Toolbox Reports
All of this, plus printing the Red Reading Guides, has been independently funded and has cost R950,000 over ten years. Our costs include the
Workshop Reports
Generous Rotary and private sponsorship for workshops in Red Hill Informal Settlement (2012 to 2014), Clanwilliam (2015 to 2020), Stanford and Hermanus (2021–2026) and
Toolbox Reports
Grade 6 children participating were asked to draw a picture illustrating “Book Whispering.” Each child also wrote a short review of the book they
Toolbox Reports
Initially, the Reading Toolboxes were intended for use by after-school groups, reading clubs, libraries and home schooling. Recently, we have been asked to help
General News
We are just about to launch a simple campaign called Whispering Books. Tell one person … more if possible … but get the message
Toolbox Reports
COMPLETE READING TOOLBOX RED R12 500 GREEN R13 500 BLUE R14 500 EACH THEMED BOOK-BAG R4 000 Includes Reading and Story Companion Book at R1
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There is huge potential to develop the Reading Toolbox Project into a viable business providing jobs and increasing skills, particularly in under-served communities. The
General News
Reading is not a sport. You won’t find it at the Olympics. But you can be an Olympian Reader if you train for it
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The big secret to empowering reading children is not too difficult to work out. Give them books. Give them books that are interesting, exciting
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The plan is simple and has three parts: Find donors for reading toolboxes, or individual reading book-bags. There will be 5 boxes in all
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The Reading Companions (handbooks) Our whole approach is directed at the children themselves. We believe that young people are completely underestimated. They are capable
Toolbox Reports
This exciting approach to reading aims to interest and excite young readers with themed stories, non-fiction, writing and thinking ideas, poems and activities in
General Reports
GENERAL: This year we are working from a more organized base – and with a bigger team. We will try to keep the goals
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Putting children and books on the same page Working with the ‘missing middle’ Over the last twenty years, South Africa has given serious
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When you can read well, you don’t even think about it. You just do it. When you can’t read well, life can easily turn
Workshop Reports
Reading with the red toolbox Help with Encouraging Reading – Quick Notes Welcome to Children’s Book Network! Our Reading Toolbox Project has 5
Toolbox Reports
The toolbox project, which was always the main thrust of our long-term activities, has taken wing. All the content has all been created for
Workshop Reports
After much advance planning, we accomplished a five-day workshop mission to Calitzdorp, continuing over the Swartberg Pass to a meeting of minds in Prince
General News
We have been warmly welcomed by two prestigious local initiatives in connection with the Reading Toolbox Project. Grootbos Trust has offered advice and collaboration
General Reports
GENERAL This is a year of extremely hard work and the culmination of plans that have been in development for the last ten years